tried

/traɪd/
/traɪd/
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Definitions of tried
  1. adjective
    tested and proved to be reliable
    synonyms: tested, time-tested, tried and true
    dependable, reliable
    worthy of reliance or trust
  2. adjective
    tested and proved useful or correct
    synonyms: tested, well-tried
    proved, proven
    established beyond doubt
Pronunciation
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/traɪd/
UK
/traɪd/
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