Meaning & use

tried

verb·Everyday

Past tense and past participle of try, meaning attempted, tested, or put to the test.

See it in a sentence

She tried three different recipes before finding one the whole family enjoyed.

He tried the door twice, but it remained locked from the inside.

A note on using this word

As an adjective in tried and true, it describes something proven reliable through repeated use.

Words with a similar meaning

attemptedtested

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Another way to use it

2. adjective

Tested repeatedly and proven to be reliable or effective.

Grandma's tried recipe for bread never fails, even for beginner bakers.

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