tried
tried · more tried · most tried
Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliableTested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.
/tɹaɪd/
Meaning
2 sensesTested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.
tested and proved to be reliable
Put on trial, taken before a lawcourt.
Origin
From Middle English tried, tryed, equivalent to try + -ed.From Middle English tried, tryed, equivalent to try + -ed.
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Forms
more tried, most tried| Comparative | more tried Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most tried Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- tested and proved useful or correct:testedwell-tried
- tested and proved to be reliable:testedtime-testedtried and true
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form