attempt
Meaning
An attempt is an effort made to achieve or complete something, often despite difficulties or challenges.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "attempt" with "try"; "attempt" is often used in more formal contexts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Claire
decided
to
fix
the
small
shed
behind
her
house
and
started
with
a
simple
wooden
shelf
.
Her
first
attempt
to
fit
the
shelf
failed
because
the
wall
was
uneven
,
so
she
measured
again
and
chose
stronger
brackets
.
She
has
been
working
on
the
shelf
for
two
afternoons
,
sanding
the
wood
and
checking
the
level
carefully
.
Although
the
job
took
longer
than
she
expected
,
she
learned
how
to
use
a
drill
and
how
to
read
simple
instructions
.
By
the
end
of
the
weekend
the
shelf
was
secure
and
she
felt
satisfied
to
see
her
tools
and
books
neatly
stored
.
Common Phrases
make an attempt
successful attempt
failed attempt
Synonyms
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