to try
to try
Auxiliary: have
'try' ends in -y after a consonant, so the third person singular is 'tries' and the past simple / past participle are both 'tried'.
Try again tomorrow.
Try again tomorrow.
Indicative
Present Simple
I try to eat healthy during the week.
I try to eat healthy during the week.
You try hard, and it shows.
You try hard, and it shows.
She tries a new recipe every weekend.
She tries a new recipe every weekend.
We try to arrive before nine.
We try to arrive before nine.
You try your best in every game.
You try your best in every game.
They try different methods until one works.
They try different methods until one works.
Present Continuous
I am trying to fix the printer.
I am trying to fix the printer.
You are trying my patience.
You are trying my patience.
He is trying to lose weight.
He is trying to lose weight.
We are trying to understand the rules.
We are trying to understand the rules.
You are trying too hard to impress them.
You are trying too hard to impress them.
They are trying on shoes in the store.
They are trying on shoes in the store.
Past Simple
I tried to call, but the line was busy.
I tried to call, but the line was busy.
You tried the soup and loved it.
You tried the soup and loved it.
She tried to warn us in time.
She tried to warn us in time.
We tried everything before giving up.
We tried everything before giving up.
You tried a new approach last week.
You tried a new approach last week.
They tried to open the locked door.
They tried to open the locked door.
Present Perfect
I have tried this dish before.
I have tried this dish before.
You have tried to help, and I appreciate it.
You have tried to help, and I appreciate it.
She has tried three times already.
She has tried three times already.
We have tried to reach you all day.
We have tried to reach you all day.
You have tried harder than anyone.
You have tried harder than anyone.
They have tried every restaurant in town.
They have tried every restaurant in town.
Past Perfect
I had tried the door before I knocked.
I had tried the door before I knocked.
You had tried that trick once before.
You had tried that trick once before.
She had tried to explain, but no one listened.
She had tried to explain, but no one listened.
We had tried the shortcut and got lost.
We had tried the shortcut and got lost.
You had tried everything by the time I came.
You had tried everything by the time I came.
They had tried for years to have a child.
They had tried for years to have a child.
Future Simple
I will try to be there on time.
I will try to be there on time.
You will try the exam again in June.
You will try the exam again in June.
He will try to finish the report tonight.
He will try to finish the report tonight.
We will try a different restaurant next time.
We will try a different restaurant next time.
You will try the new machine tomorrow.
You will try the new machine tomorrow.
They will try to break the record.
They will try to break the record.
Conditional
Present Conditional
I would try skiing if I were braver.
I would try skiing if I were braver.
You would try harder with more support.
You would try harder with more support.
She would try the job if the pay were better.
She would try the job if the pay were better.
We would try again after a short break.
We would try again after a short break.
You would try new things more often abroad.
You would try new things more often abroad.
They would try mediation before going to court.
They would try mediation before going to court.
Imperative
Imperative
Try the cake; it's delicious.
Try the cake; it's delicious.
Let's try a different route.
Let's try a different route.
