Phrasal Verbs

try out

This page is about the phrasal verb try out

Meaning

to test something to see what it's like, or to see if it works properly

Synonym

test

For example

  • try sth out I saw these new headphones in a shop today and I tried them out. They sounded great, but they were really expensive.

  • try out sth I tried out this new meditation technique this morning, and it's great. I've felt really good all day.

Nouns often used as objects with try out: software, printer, phone; relaxation technique, exercise routine, diet

Quick Quiz

Before buying the phone, I tried it out to see

a. if I could break it

b. if it worked properly

c. how much it cost
a) if I could break it b) if it worked properly c) how much it cost

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Contributor: Matt Errey