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

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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

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   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. Jeb Bush:

   By the way, guess who thinks that those mistakes took place as well? George W. Bush, yes, I mean, so just for the news flash to the world, if they’re trying to find places where there’s big space between me and my brother, this might not be one of those.

2. Stephen Carlsen:

   Holy Scripture is clear about how we are to treat people trying to find safety for their families – we are to show mercy and welcome them, the Holy Family today calls us to stand with all families seeking safety and a future for their children.

3. Rebekah Koffler:

   It's a game-changer in the geopolitical realm, not unlike in the military realm, because they're trying to [ send a ] strategic message, in my assessment, [ Putin ] is climbing small steps in the escalation ladder on the trajectory to nuclear warfare.

4. Chris Evans:

   The real truth is those people are idiots, there's always going to be people who are afraid and unaware and trying to hold on to what was before. But those people die off like dinosaurs. I think the goal is to pay them no mind, march forward and embrace the growth that makes us human.

5. Lily Allen:

   The next thing I knew I woke up and he was in my bed, naked, slapping my bum and trying to insert his penis into my private parts, i recoiled and I got up out of the bed and I screamed.

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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
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trying