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assay vs give it a try

give it a try vs assay

assay is a noun but give it a try is not a noun.

assay and give it a try both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
assay Yes No Yes No
give it a try No No Yes No
As verbs, give it a try is a hyponym of assay; that is, give it a try is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than assay:
  • assay: make an effort or attempt
  • give it a try: make an attempt at something
Other hyponyms of assay include pick up the gauntlet, take a dare, fight, struggle, have a go, grope, endeavor, endeavour, strive, give it a whirl, adventure, chance, gamble, hazard, risk, run a risk, take a chance, take chances, lay on the line, put on the line, risk.
assay (noun) give it a try (noun)
a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.
an appraisal of the state of affairs
a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
assay (verb) give it a try (verb)
analyze (chemical substances) try
make an effort or attempt make an attempt at something
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