Meaning of Try as they might
Despite their best efforts to achieve something, they still fail.
In simple words: Despite their efforts
Try as they might in a sentence
- Try as they might, they could not solve the complex puzzle.
- She studied all night, but try as she might, she still struggled on the exam.
- Try as they might, the team couldn't come back from the deficit.
- The cat ran away; try as they might, they couldn't catch it.
- Try as they might, the hikers couldn't summit the mountain due to the storm.
How to use Try as they might
This phrase is often used in storytelling or discussions about attempts that fail, implying persistence despite challenges. It's neutral, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
Grammar pattern
try as they might + clause
Memory hint
Imagine a group of people trying their hardest but still facing obstacles.
Related words
Collocations with Try as they might
- try as they might to
- try as they might not to
- try as they might to succeed
Synonyms for Try as they might
- despite their efforts
- although they tried
- even though they attempted
Common mistakes with Try as they might
- Used in informal contexts where a simpler phrase would suffice.
- Confused with 'try their best', which has a more positive connotation.
- Incorrectly structured as 'try as they might to' instead of 'try as they might'.
Try as they might appears in
Try as they might in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حاولوا بكل جهدهم
رغم محاولاتهم
- Bengaliবাংলা
চেষ্টা করেও লাভ হয়নি
তাদের চেষ্টা সত্ত্বেও
- GermanDeutsch
So sehr sie sich auch bemühten
Trotz ihrer Bemühungen
- SpanishEspañol
Por más que lo intenten
A pesar de sus esfuerzos
- Persianفارسی
هرچقدر هم که تلاش کردند
با وجود تلاشهایشان
- FrenchFrançais
Aussi fort qu'ils essaient
Malgré leurs efforts
- Hindiहिन्दी
पूरी कोशिश करने के बावजूद
अपनी कोशिशों के बावजूद
- ItalianItaliano
Per quanto ci provassero
Nonostante i loro sforzi
- PortuguesePortuguês
Por mais que tentassem
Apesar dos seus esforços
- RussianРусский
Сколько ни старайся
Несмотря на усилия
- Urduاردو
کوشش کے باوجود
کوشش کے باوجود
- Chinese中文
使出浑身解数也
尽管他们努力了
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sound or pictures that have been recorded on computer files or on CD, DVD, video, etc.
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- TrafficA1
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Frequently asked questions about Try as they might
What does Try as they might mean?
Despite their efforts
What is the definition of Try as they might?
Despite their best efforts to achieve something, they still fail.
How do you use Try as they might in a sentence?
Try as they might, they could not solve the complex puzzle.
Can you give another example of Try as they might?
She studied all night, but try as she might, she still struggled on the exam.
What are synonyms for Try as they might?
Common alternatives include despite their efforts, although they tried, even though they attempted.
What words go with Try as they might?
It commonly pairs with try as they might to, try as they might not to, try as they might to succeed.
What are common mistakes when using Try as they might?
Used in informal contexts where a simpler phrase would suffice. Confused with 'try their best', which has a more positive connotation. Incorrectly structured as 'try as they might to' instead of 'try as they might'.
How do you pronounce Try as they might?
US: //traɪ æz ðeɪ maɪt//, UK: //traɪ æz ðeɪ maɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Try as they might?
This phrase is often used in storytelling or discussions about attempts that fail, implying persistence despite challenges. It's neutral, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
