Elementary ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #750 of 1319

try on (v.)

to test clothing

Examples

  • Try on the shirt.

Key rules

  • Try on means put clothing on to check the fit
  • Try on a shirt, try it on
  • Separable: try the shirt on

Common mistakes

  • I tried the shirt on it โ†’ I tried it on

Use cases

  • Shopping
  • Changing rooms
  • Fitting clothes
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Try on is used for clothes; try is also used for food.

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