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try vs worst

worst vs try

try and worst both are nouns.

try is not an adjective while worst is an adjective.

try and worst both are verbs.

try is not an adverb while worst is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
try Yes No Yes No
worst Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, worst is a hyponym of try; that is, worst is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than try:
  • try: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
  • worst: the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of
try (noun) worst (noun)
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of
the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable
the least favorable outcome
try (adjective) worst (adjective)
(superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition
try (verb) worst (verb)
put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice defeat thoroughly
melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
take a sample of
test the limits of
give pain or trouble 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
try (adverb) worst (adverb)
to the highest degree of inferiority or badness
Difference between try and worst

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