Definitions
1.verbTo attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive."I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t."
2.verbTo divide; to separate.
3.verbTo test, to work out.
4.verbTo experiment, to strive.
5.verbTo lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.
6.verbTo strain; to subject to excessive tests."Repeated failures try one's patience."
7.verb(used with another verb) To want"I am really not trying to hear you talk about my mama like that."
8.nounThe act by which one tries something; an attempt.
9.adjectiveDifficult to endure; arduous.
10.adjectiveIrritating, stressful or bothersome.