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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌtraɪ ˈaʊt/

try out means: To use something to find out whether it works well or suits you.

verb

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To use something to find out whether it works well or suits you.

  • Let’s try out this game.
  • She tried the new bike out yesterday.
  • Have you tried out the new software?

How to use it: try out something (We tried out a new recipe.); try something out (Try it out before you buy it.)

Similar words: test, try

Common phrases: try out something, try something out

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To perform or play in a test to see whether you will be chosen.

  • I’m going to try out tomorrow.
  • He tried out for the lead role.
  • Will you try out for the basketball team?

How to use it: try out for something (She tried out for the school team.)

Similar words: audition

Common phrases: try out for something, try out tomorrow

Questions about try out

What does try out mean?

To use something to find out whether it works well or suits you.

What is try out in other languages?

Türkçe: denemek · Español: probar · Français: essayer · Deutsch: ausprobieren · Italiano: provare · 日本語: 試す

How do you pronounce try out?

It is pronounced /ˌtraɪ ˈaʊt/.

How do you use try out in a sentence?

Let’s try out this game. She tried the new bike out yesterday.

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