tried
/tɹaɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Put on trial, taken before a lawcourt.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tried” mean?
Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.
Is “tried” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.