Tried
Synonyms for tried
adj reliable
tested
proved
approved
staunch
used
secure
constant
dependable
faithful
steadfast
tried-and-true
true-blue
trustworthy
trusty
certified
demonstrated
Antonyms for tried
unreliable
untried
Usage Notes
Try followed by and instead of to has been in standard use since the 17th century: The Justice Department has decided to try and regulate jury-selection practices. The construction occurs only with the base form try, not with tries or tried or trying. Although some believe that try and is less formal than try to, both patterns occur in all types of speech and writing.
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