Conjugation

Try to

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: to

    Only try changes; to stays the same: tried to, tried to.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't try to, he doesn't try to.

    1. I / you / we / they try to
    2. he / she / it tries to

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am trying to
    2. you / we / they are trying to
    3. he / she / it is trying to

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't try to.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they tried to

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to try to
    2. you / we / they are going to try to
    3. he / she / it is going to try to

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't try to.

    1. (you) try to
    2. let's try to