try on

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Definition

Verb: - To put on a piece of clothing to test its fit, appearance, or suitability before deciding to purchase or wear it.

Usage

This verb is transitive and requires a direct object (the garment). It is commonly used in retail contexts or when preparing for an event. The phrase is separable; the object can come between "try" and "on" (e.g., try it on).

Examples
  • Basic Usage:
    • You should try on the dress before you buy it.
    • I need to try on these shoes to see if they are comfortable.
  • With Separated Object:
    • This jacket looks nice. Can I try it on?
    • She tried the hat on but didn't like how it looked.
Advanced Usage
  • "to try something on for size": This idiom extends the literal meaning to mean testing or considering an idea, role, or plan to see if it is suitable.
    • He's trying the manager role on for size to see if he likes the responsibility.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fitting (n): The act of trying on clothes to adjust or check their fit.
    • I have a fitting for my wedding dress tomorrow.
  • Tryout (n): A test of performance or suitability (not for clothes).
    • He went to the soccer team tryout.
Synonyms
  • Test (a garment): To check the qualities of something.
  • Sample (v): To experience a small part of something to judge its quality (less common for clothes).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Try out: To test the performance or usefulness of something (typically not clothing, but machines, ideas, or skills).
    • You can try out the new bicycle before buying it.
Related Idioms
  • "Try it on" (British English, informal): To behave badly or cheekily to see how much you can get away with.
    • Don't try it on with me—I know you haven't done your homework.
Verb
  1. put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice
    • Try on this sweater to see how it looks

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