Definitions for TRYING
ˈtraɪ ɪŋtry·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 3 votes

1. tryingadjective

   hard to endure

   "fell upon trying times"

2. nerve-racking, nerve-wracking, stressful, tryingadjective

   extremely irritating to the nerves

   "nerve-racking noise"; "the stressful days before a war"; "a trying day at the office"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. tryingadjective

   Difficult to endure; arduous.

2. tryingadjective

   Irritating, stressful or bothersome.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Trying

   Trying is a song written by Billy Vaughn and performed by The Hilltoppers. It reached #5 on the Cashbox chart and #7 on the U. S. pop chart in 1952. The single ranked #29 on Billboard's Year-End top 30 singles of 1952.

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1. trying

   Trying can be defined as making an effort or attempting to do something with determination and perseverance, even in the face of obstacles or challenges. It involves putting forth one's best effort and doing everything possible to achieve a desired outcome or objective. Trying is often characterized by a combination of persistence, resilience, and dedication, regardless of the likelihood of success.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Trying

   of Try

2. Tryingadjective

   adapted to try, or put to severe trial; severe; afflictive; as, a trying occasion or position

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Trying

   To do something over and over again until you get it correct.

   I am trying so hard

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on March 12, 2021  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'TRYING' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #583

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'TRYING' in Written Corpus Frequency: #314

Anagrams for TRYING »

1. trigyn

How to pronounce TRYING?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of TRYING in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of TRYING in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of TRYING in a Sentence

1. Kim Sang-jo:

   They are trying to show they have a strategy that could benefit not only Samsung C&T shareholders but also investors in other Samsung companies.

2. Sidney Crosby:

   Experience helps you understand what works and what doesn’t. And (personally), I think it has more to do with just wanting to continue to learn on and off the ice. … Whether it’s, you know, skills on the ice or trying to learn how to be a better teammate, better leader, better friend, you name it.

3. Jason Conn:

   You deal with it all day. You’re out baiting, trying your best to manage the situation, then come home and just the stench of dead mice, they’re in the roof cavity of your house. If your house is not well sealed, they’re in bed with you. People are getting bitten in bed.

4. Ken Wilamowski:

   The last week sure shows you the direction the liberals are trying to drive this country, pacifism is going to lose to anarchy every time.

5. Alice Walker:

   Us sing and dance, make faces and give flower bouquets, trying to be loved. You ever notice that trees do everything to git attention we do, except walk

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=TRYING
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Trying
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trying
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/TRYING