try on
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on
Meanings
Wear briefly to test the fit
Why “on”? Clothing touches the body and covers its surface.
“Leo tried on a blue jacket before buying it at the clothes shop.”
“May I try this on?”
“The boots looked small, but Leo tried them on anyway.”
“Maya tried on her raincoat before the weekend train trip.”
Don't confuse with
Try on means wear briefly to test the fit. Try out means test something to see if it works or you like it.
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“Leo tried on a blue jacket before buying it at the clothes shop.” What does it mean?
Nearby in the meaning map
Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
try out
A contrast learners often mix up
Test something to see if it works or you like it
get on
Same on pattern: wearing
Board a bus, train or plane; Have a good relationship; Make progress with a task; Manage to dress yourself in; Be growing old; Continue with a task without delay
have on
Same on pattern: wearing
Be currently wearing something
keep on
Same on pattern: wearing
Continue wearing; Continue doing something repeatedly; Continue to employ someone; Continue talking about something annoyingly
pull on
Same on pattern: wearing
Draw a garment onto the body
put on
Same on pattern: wearing
Dress yourself in clothing; Host or stage an event; Gain weight; Apply onto a surface; Cause a device to start running; Pretend to have a feeling or act in a false way
slip on
Same on pattern: wearing
Put on quickly and easily
throw on
Same on pattern: wearing
Put on hastily
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