try out — to test something or someone to see if they are suitable or effective
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to test something or someone to see if they are suitable or effective
Pronunciation (IPA): /traɪ aʊt/
Example Sentences
- My dad wants to try out every free sample at the supermarket before buying anything.
- I'm going to try out for the company talent show with my amazing air guitar skills.
- Let's try out this new restaurant that everyone's talking about.
try out
VERB[/traɪ aʊt/]
to test something or someone to see if they are suitable or effective
Don't cry out when things dry out - just try out another way!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'try out' combines Old French 'trier' (to sort, sift, or separate) with Old English 'ūt' (out, outward). The compound developed to mean 'to test or examine by putting into practice,' originally suggesting the action of sorting or sifting something external.
Breakdown
try (from Old French trier, to sort or test) + out (from Old English ūt, outward or outside), creating a phrasal verb meaning to test something in actual use or practice.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad wants to try out every free sample at the supermarket before buying anything.”
“I'm going to try out for the company talent show with my amazing air guitar skills.”
“Let's try out this new restaurant that everyone's talking about.”
“She's nervous about trying out for the lead role in the school play.”
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