tried

/traɪd/
adjective
  1. Tested and proven to be reliable or effective.
    • The company uses tried methods for quality control.
    • She is a tried and trusted member of the team.
    • His tried techniques have helped many students learn faster.
Antonyms
verb
  1. Past tense and past participle of try: made an attempt or effort to do something.
    • He tried his best to finish the race despite the rain.
    • They tried a new recipe for dinner last night.
    • She tried to open the jar but the lid was stuck.
  2. Past tense and past participle of try: tested or examined something to see if it works or is suitable.
    • The mechanic tried the engine after the repair.
    • I tried the new software and it worked perfectly.
    • She tried several dresses before choosing the blue one.
  3. Past tense and past participle of try: put someone on trial in a court of law.
    • They tried the case in federal court.
    • The defendant was tried for robbery.
    • The judge tried the accused and found him guilty.
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