trying

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtraɪ.ɪŋ/

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Verb

Plain form try

Third-person singular tries

Past tense tried

Past participle tried

Present participle trying

1. The present participle of try.

Adjective

Positive trying

Comparative more trying

Superlative most trying

1. If something is trying, it is difficult and makes you feel bad and tired.

Synonyms

• difficult
• frustrating
• annoying
• worrisome

Related words

• try
• trial