Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

try-frantically

verb phrase
traɪ ˈfræntɪkli
Definition
To attempt something with great urgency or in a desperate manner.
Examples
  • She tried frantically to finish her project before the deadline.
  • He was calling her name frantically, hoping she would hear him.
  • The parents searched frantically for their missing child in the crowded park.
Meaning
The term ‘try-frantically’ conveys the idea of making an attempt to accomplish a task while feeling panicked or overwhelmed, often due to time constraints or pressure.
Synonyms
  • desperately attempt
  • urgently try
  • scramble