# toy vs try

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### toy
*noun · IPA /tɔɪ/ · frequency rank #4,342*
Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child.

### try
*verb · IPA /tɹaɪ/ · frequency rank #299*
To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/toy-vs-try