English · Common Verbs
tries
/traɪz/
[/traɪz/]
third-person singular of try
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'try': used when he, she, or it attempts something.
Example
My friend always tries her best, even when the task in front of her seems impossible.
My friend always tries her best, even when the task in front of her seems impossible.
Etymology
From Old French 'trier' (to pick out, sift); the 'y' changes to 'i' before '-es'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects; note the spelling change from 'try' to 'tries'.