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try vs examine

examine vs try

try is a noun but examine is not a noun.

try and examine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
try Yes No Yes No
examine No No Yes No
As verbs, try and examine are synonyms defined as:
  • try and examine: put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
Other synonyms of try include essay, prove, test, try out.
As verbs, examine is a hypernym of try; that is, examine is a word with a broader meaning than try:
  • try: examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
  • examine: question or examine thoroughly and closely
Other hypernyms of try include probe.
try (noun) examine (noun)
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
try (verb) examine (verb)
put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities question closely
take a sample of question or examine thoroughly and closely
test the limits of observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
give pain or trouble to put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
make an effort or attempt
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
Difference between try and examine

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