attempt
/əˈtɛmpt/
The action of trying at something; An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt
- plural
- attempts
Meanings
- 1
The action of trying at something
His attempt to escape was successful.
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He was successful in the attempt.
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- 2
An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt
- 3
A substantial but unsuccessful effort (to commit a crime)rare
- 4
An act of trying to commit suiciderare