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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

give something a try en · VERB

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic, informal) To try or attempt something.
    • I always wanted to give windsurfing a try. I reckon it could be fun.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
given something a try Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
giving something a try Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
gives something a try Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
gave something a try Tense=Past lexicographic

Relateds

have a try · try out

Synonyms

give something a go (try something) · give something the old college try (try something) · have a go (try something) · give something a whirl (try something) · have a crack at (try something) · give something a lash (try something) · give it one's best shot (try something) · give something a shot (try something) · have a stab (try something)

Translations (3)

oc temptar lo còp (Idiom for to give something a try) · de ausprobieren (Idiom for to give something a try) · mi karawhiu (Idiom for to give something a try)