Difference between Attempt and Try

What is the difference between Attempt and Try?

Attempt as a noun is the action of trying at something. while Try as a noun is an attempt.

Attempt

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The action of trying at something. An assault or attack.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To try.

Example sentence: Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible. I think it's in my basement... let me go upstairs and check.

Try

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An attempt.An act of tasting or sampling.A score in rugby, analogous to a touchdown in American football.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To attempt. Followed by infinitive, the attempt fails or is expected to fail.To make an experiment. Usually followed by a present participle.To work on something.To put to test.To taste, sample, etc.To put on trial.To tire.

Example sentence: Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.

We hope you now know whether to use Attempt or Try in your sentence.

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