How Do You Spell TRIES?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "tries" is spelled as /traɪz/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound is a voiced alveolar consonant /t/, followed by the diphthong /raɪ/ which makes the long "i" sound as in "eye". Finally, the word ends with the voiced alveolar consonant /z/. The spelling of "tries" follows English phonetic rules in which the letter "i" is pronounced as a long "i" sound when followed by the letter "e".

TRIES Meaning and Definition

  1. Tries, when used as a verb, is the third-person singular form of the past tense of the verb "try." The term "try" refers to the act of attempting or making an effort to do something. It commonly denotes the endeavor to accomplish a particular task, achieve a goal, or solve a problem.

    In its broader sense, "tries" implies putting one's earnest efforts into a particular activity or undertaking, usually with the intention of achieving success or getting a desired outcome. It embodies the willingness to experiment, take risks, and commit oneself to a course of action or idea. Tries can denote a series of attempts or a persistent effort over time with the expectation of reaching a specific outcome.

    The word "tries" can also be associated with the concept of experimentation or trial and error. It acknowledges that not all attempts may be successful, but highlights the importance of learning from each experience and adjusting one's approach accordingly. The term encompasses the notion of perseverance, resilience, and determination when encountering challenges and setbacks. It showcases the mindset of individuals who refuse to give up easily and continuously strive to find solutions or achieve their goals through repeated efforts.

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Etymology of TRIES

The word "tries" is the third-person singular form of the verb "try". It has its origins in the Old French word "trier", which means "to pick out, cull or separate". The Old French word itself comes from the Latin word "triacare", which means "to pick out" or "to select". Over time, the meaning of "try" expanded to include the sense of attempting, endeavoring, or putting forth effort to achieve something.

Similar spelling words for TRIES

Conjugate verb Tries

CONDITIONAL

I would tries
you would tries
he/she/it would tries
we would tries
they would tries
I would try
we would try
you would try
he/she/it would try
they would try

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be trying
you would be trying
he/she/it would be trying
we would be trying
they would be trying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have tries
you would have tries
he/she/it would have tries
we would have tries
they would have tries

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been trying
you would have been trying
he/she/it would have been trying
we would have been trying
they would have been trying

FUTURE

I will try
you will try
he/she/it will try
we will try
they will try

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be trying
you will be trying
he/she/it will be trying
we will be trying
they will be trying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tried
you will have tried
he/she/it will have tried
we will have tried
they will have tried

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been trying
you will have been trying
he/she/it will have been trying
we will have been trying
they will have been trying

IMPERATIVE

you try
we let´s try

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to try

PAST

I tried
you tried
he/she/it tried
we tried
they tried

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was trying
you were trying
he/she/it was trying
we were trying
they were trying

PAST PARTICIPLE

tried

PAST PERFECT

I had tried
you had tried
he/she/it had tried
we had tried
they had tried

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been trying
you had been trying
he/she/it had been trying
we had been trying
they had been trying

PRESENT

I try
you try
he/she/it tries
we try
they try

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am trying
you are trying
he/she/it is trying
we are trying
they are trying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

trying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tried
you have tried
he/she/it has tried
we have tried
they have tried

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been trying
you have been trying
he/she/it has been trying
we have been trying
they have been trying
I would have tried
we would have tried
you would have tried
he/she/it would have tried
they would have tried

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