English Explanatory Dictionary

trying

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Difficult to endure; arduous.
  2. Irritating, stressful or bothersome.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of try
noun
  1. The act by which one tries something; an attempt.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ en-us-trying.ogg

Word forms

trying more trying most trying tryings

Etymology

From try + -ing.

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