What does tried mean?
Tried means Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable..
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/tɹaɪd/ · adjective
Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable..
The boy became volubly friendly and bubbling over with unexpected humour and high spirits. He tried to persuade Cicely to stay away from the ball-room for a fourth dance. Nobody would miss them, he explained.
Use tried when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Tried means Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable..
Common synonyms include reliable, dependable, tested, proved.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The boy became volubly friendly and bubbling over with unexpected humour and high spirits. He tried to persuade Cicely to stay away from the ball-room for a fourth dance. Nobody would miss them, he explained.
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