tried

[ trahyd ]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of try.

adjective

1. tested and proved good, dependable, or trustworthy: tried-and-true.

   a man of tried talents and integrity.

2. subjected to hardship, worry, trouble, or the like.

tried

/ traɪd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of try

Word History and Origins

Origin of tried¹

First recorded in 1350–1400

Example Sentences

Some volunteers who tried the narcolepsy treatment, sodium oxybate, found it eased their speech in a similar way to drinking alcohol, but without intoxication.

From BBC

When activists first tried to force transparency on the church, the Southern Baptist Convention's lawyer, Augie Boto, accused them of conspiring as part of "a satanic scheme."

From Salon

"It has already been tried and tested in other models, and that makes me more optimistic," said Madhavan, who, along with Polt and Hay, is a member of the BIO5 Institute.

From Science Daily

He said the robber told him if he tried anything, “they were going to blow my head off.”

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors said that Trump tried to disguise reimbursements to his personal attorney, who had paid off an adult film star with whom Trump allegedly had an affair.

From BBC

Related Words

• approved
• proved
• tested