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• past participle of try.
• past tense form of try.

tried

American  

[trahyd] / traɪd /

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of try.

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adjective

1. tested and proved good, dependable, or trustworthy.

   a man of tried talents and integrity.

2. subjected to hardship, worry, trouble, or the like.

tried British  

/ traɪd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of try

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Etymology

Origin of tried

First recorded in 1350–1400

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Example Sentences

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tried

Pepsi has tried to revive its North American snacks business with price cuts, new products and more marketing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

And I should make it clear, as I tried to do in the film, that what we hear from him are actual audio recordings of him.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026

The court order, obtained after Jeanie’s older brothers Jimmy and Johnny Buss tried to oust her from the organization, installed Janie and Joey as co-trustees.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

"I tried my absolute best to calm tensions, to protect police officers," said Ali, who has been deputy leader of the Green Party of England and Wales since 2025.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

I think I can climb out my window, but I’ve never tried before, so I’m not sure if it’ll work.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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