attempt vs give it a try

give it a try vs attempt

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

attempt and give it a try both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
attempt	Yes	No	Yes	No
give it a try	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, give it a try is a hyponym of attempt; that is, give it a try is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attempt:

attempt: make an effort or attempt
give it a try: make an attempt at something

Other hyponyms of attempt 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.

attempt (noun)	give it a try (noun)
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
the act of attacking

attempt (verb)	give it a try (verb)
enter upon an activity or enterprise	try
make an effort or attempt	make an attempt at something

Difference between attempt and give it a try

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