Trying
Noun 🎵 1 Syllable (t · ry · in · g)
TRYING
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📖 Definitions & Word Senses
1 Core Meaning🔍 Difference Between Similar Words
Trying vs. Difficult
While Trying and Difficult share similar meanings, 'Trying' is more commonly used in early elementary lessons.
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🤝 Words That Go Together (Collocations)
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📝 Word Forms & Grammar Tenses
| Singular | trying |
| Plural | tryings |
| Singular Possessive | trying's |
| Plural Possessive | tryings' |
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🌟 Similar Words (Synonyms)
⚡ Opposite Words (Antonyms)
💡 Grammar & Usage Tips
- Countable Noun: Can be used with numbers (e.g. *one trying, two tryings*).
- Indefinite Article: Use 'a' before 'trying'.
- Grade Alignment: Recommended for foundational reading in Grade-2.
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🏛️ Etymology & Word Origin
ORIGIN: Old English & Anglo-Saxon tradition
Preserved through centuries of English storytelling, children's rhymes, and schoolbook readers to describe foundational concepts in daily life.
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