Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Tried.
How to pronounce tried:
US
Tried - as an adjective satellite
Tested and proved useful or correct
Example: "A tested method"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
testedwell-triedTried - as an adjective
Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.
Put on trial, taken before a lawcourt.
Tried - as a verb
To attempt; to endeavour. followed by infinitive.
Example: "I tried to rollerblade, but i couldn’t."
To divide; to separate.
To test, to work out.
To experiment, to strive.
To lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.
To strain; to subject to excessive tests.
Example: "Repeated failures try one's patience."
(used with another verb) to want
Example: "I am really not trying to hear you talk about my mama like that."
Example Sentences
"He tried his best to solve the puzzle."
"She tried a new recipe for dinner and it turned out delicious."
"I tried to persuade him to change his mind."
"They tried several different methods but none of them worked."
"We tried to call him, but his phone was turned off."
Word Game Points
Is TRIED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tried is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRIED has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is TRIED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tried is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRIED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is TRIED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tried is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRIED has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.