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in attempt vs attempts

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In attempt' is used when referring to a single specific effort or try, while 'attempts' is used when talking about multiple efforts or tries.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 4818 views

in attempt

This phrase is correct when referring to a single specific effort or try.

Use 'in attempt' when you want to talk about a single specific effort or try to achieve something.

Examples:

In attempt to fix the issue, he restarted the computer.

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Alternatives:

in an attempt
in the attempt

attempts

This phrase is correct when talking about multiple efforts or tries.

Use 'attempts' when you want to refer to multiple efforts or tries made to achieve something.

Examples:

His attempts to learn a new language were unsuccessful.

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Antonyms for attempts. retreat · surrender ... More words related to attempts. aim ... They're willing to make second, third, and fourth attempts. These were real ...
Usage: Attempt should not be used in the passive when followed by an infinitive: attempts were made to find a solution (not a solution was attempted to be found).
Definition of ATTEMPT for Kids. : the act or an instance of trying to do something <They made two attempts to climb the mountain.> ...
Attempt should not be used in the passive when followed by an infinitive: attempts were made to find a solution (not a solution was attempted to be found).

Alternatives:

efforts
tries

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