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“Tri” or “Try”

tri / try are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

tri t·r·AY

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

try t·r·AY

  • verbmake an effort or attempt.
  • verbgive pain or trouble to.
  • verbtest the limits of.
  • verbmelt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities.
Usage

Examples in context

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“tri”

  • …2010, Emina Jahović competed in Tri pa jedan za Oslo, the…
  • Tri Riumki (Drie Rumor – "Три…
  • …Ca Mau, Ninh Thuan, Quang Tri, Soc Trang and Tra Vinh…
  • Tri Nations and The Rugby Championship
  • Tri Sviatitelia 120/124 ("Три Святителя", 1838)…
  • …to reality after the 2009 Tri Nations tournament, when SANZAR (South…
  • …established his own record label, Tri Records.
  • …announced two Indonesian partners, Mr Tri Putra Permadi and PT Walletku…
  • Triton Island, (中建岛/đảo Tri Tôn)
  • The Tri Nations was an annual competition…

“try”

  • …of oversized tools, including a try square, spirit level, and carpenter
  • 20 - Gareth Widdop (1 try, 8 goals)
  • …this out and suggested he try altering his poses to make…
  • …Soviet Union allowed Finland to try its own war criminals, unlike…
  • …opponent's conscience permits, he can try to help all of them…
  • …Union, the Finns were to try those who were responsible for…
  • …window, in which players can try their luck at different games,…
  • …2010 European Cup, scoring one try.
  • …that Townsend was going to try for his ship, with her…
  • 22 - Gareth Widdop (1 try, 9 goals)

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