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Meaning
Adj
●
Difficult to
endure
; arduous.
●
Irritating,
stressful
or bothersome.
Verb
●
present participle
and
gerund
of try
Noun
●
In Philosophy:
The
act
by
which one
tries
something; an attempt.
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Wiktionary
Origin
trying
English
-ing
English
-ing
Middle English (1100-1500)
-ing
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-inge
Middle English (1100-1500)
try
English
trien
Middle English (1100-1500)
trier
Anglo-Norman
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Wanting
Intending
Endeavoring
Going
Struggling
Seeking
Striving
Hoping
Attempt
Able
Willing
Pretending
Supposed
Attempts
Failing
Attempted
Aiming
Continuing
Refusing
Beginning
Forcing
Helping
Wanted
Starting
Needing
Expecting
Looking
Wishing
Wants
Tempting
Endeavouring
Planning
Challenging
Having
Daring
Seeks
Asking
Tend
Difficult
Troublesome
Tough
Eager
Waiting
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