Word adjective
attempted
adj.
US /əˈtɛmptɪd/ UK /ɐtˈɛmptɪd/ at·tempt·ed
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
describing an action that someone tried to do but failed to complete.
describing an action or crime that was initiated but not successfully completed; often used in legal or formal contexts.
Simple“The police are investigating an attempted robbery at the local bank.”
In context“The attempted coup was thwarted by loyalist forces before the rebels could seize the national broadcasting headquarters.”
SynonymsAntonyms
Usage attempted murder · attempted to jump
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
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