Collocations for try - noun
1. attempt
ADJECTIVE
good,
nice
Never mind—it was a good try. Better luck next time.
Never mind—it was a good try. Better luck next time.
another
first, second, etc.
She passed the test on the first try.
her second try at a Broadway musical
first, second, etc.
She passed the test on the first try.
her second try at a Broadway musical
VERB + try
have
Can I have a try?
Can I have a try?
give sth
It looks difficult, but let's give it a try.
It looks difficult, but let's give it a try.
be worth
It may not work, but it's certainly worth a try.
It may not work, but it's certainly worth a try.
2. scoring move in rugby
ADJECTIVE
dazzling,
excellent,
good,
great,
splendid,
superb,
well-taken
opening
last-minute, late
decisive, winning
penalty
pushover
opening
last-minute, late
decisive, winning
penalty
pushover
PREPOSITION
try against
He scored three tries against New Zealand.
He scored three tries against New Zealand.
try by,
try from
an excellent try by winger Neil Lang
an excellent try by winger Neil Lang