Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
try desperately
Phrase
/traɪ ˈdɛspərətli/
Definition
To make a great effort with a sense of urgency or with little hope of success.
Examples
- She tried desperately to finish her project before the deadline.
- During the final moments of the game, the team tried desperately to score a goal.
- He called her name in a desperate attempt to get her attention.
Meaning
The phrase ‘try desperately’ conveys a sense of intense effort to achieve something, often when the chances of success seem low.
Synonyms
- attempt fervently
- strive hopelessly
- struggle earnestly
