Difference between Prove and Try

What is the difference between Prove and Try?

Prove as a verb is to demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for. while Try as a verb is to attempt. followed by infinitive, the attempt fails or is expected to fail.

Prove

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for. To turn out; to manifest. To turn out to be. To (put to the) test, proof To experience To proofread.

Example sentence: I'm always trying to prove to my 17-year-old self that I can do creative things I thought weren't possible.

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: I like refried beans. That's why I wanna try fried beans, because maybe they're just as good and we're just wasting time. You don't have to fry them again after all.

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

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