Collocations for try - noun
1. attempt
ADJ.
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
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.
PREP.
~ at
She''s having another try at the marathon.
She''s having another try at the marathon.
2. scoring move in rugby
ADJ.
dazzling, excellent, good, great, splendid, superb, well-taken | opening | last-minute, late | decisive, winning | penalty | pushover
VERB + TRY
get, go over for, score | convert
PREP.
~ against
He scored three tries against New Zealand.
He scored three tries against New Zealand.
~ by/from
an excellent try by winger Neil Lang
an excellent try by winger Neil Lang