ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tried

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /tɹaɪd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Tried is an adjective meaning Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.

Meaning

Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.

More Meanings

  1. (law) Put on trial, taken before a lawcourt.
  2. simple past and past participle of try

Example Sentences

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.

Synonyms for tried

Depending on context, synonyms include reliable, dependable, tested, proved, time-tested, proven.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include well-tried, time-tested, dependable, reliable, proven, proved.

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