Question:
I would like to know what is the difference between “attempt” and “try”. Thank you very much.
Answer:
The words “try” and “attempt” have very similar meanings. But there is a small yet important difference between “try” and “attempt”. “Try” is more informal. You use it while speaking with friends and family. “Attempt” is more formal. You often use it while speaking and writing about reaching a goal.
Try
“Try” means to make an effort to do something. When you try something, you may not care about the result. The effort is on doing the activity more than reaching a goal. We also use “try” for doing something that we may have not done before. Native English speakers often use the word “try” when speaking about something they want to do in daily activities.
Attempt
“Attempt” also means to try to do something. The meaning is similar to “try” but the result is more important than just doing the activity. You use it to show an activity or a situation that is more difficult or more official. Yes, you still can use “try” in place of “attempt”. But you want to use “attempt” for something special and important in someone’s life.
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