Definitions
- Referring to efforts made to achieve a specific goal or outcome. - Describing actions taken to accomplish something, often with determination and persistence. - Talking about trying to do something challenging or difficult.
- Referring to making an effort to do or achieve something. - Describing the act of attempting or giving something a shot. - Talking about making an endeavor to accomplish a task or reach a goal.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making an effort to accomplish something.
- 2Both imply taking action towards a specific goal or outcome.
- 3Both can indicate determination and persistence.
- 4Both can be used in various contexts and situations.
- 5Both words convey the idea of giving something a shot or making an attempt.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Attempts is more commonly used as a noun, while try can be used as both a verb and a noun.
- 2Formality: Try is generally more informal and casual compared to attempts, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 3Intention: Attempts often implies a more serious and determined effort, while try can be used for both serious and less serious attempts.
- 4Connotation: Attempts can sometimes suggest multiple or repeated efforts, while try can imply a single or initial attempt.
- 5Frequency: Try is more commonly used in everyday language compared to attempts.
Remember this!
Attempts and try are synonyms that both convey the idea of making an effort to achieve something. However, there are some differences between the two. Attempts is more commonly used as a noun and often implies a serious and determined effort, while try can be used as both a verb and a noun and has a more informal connotation. Additionally, try is more commonly used in everyday language.
