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trying

Pronunciation: /ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/

The English word “trying” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Difficult to endure; arduous.
  2. Irritating, stressful or bothersome.

noun

  1. The act by which one tries something; an attempt.

Etymology

From try + -ing.

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