Essay Meaning and Definition


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What is the definition Essay? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Example sentences, Words ending with Essay, Antonyms, Synonyms, How to pronounce? Derivations, Words starting with Essay, Related sentences and more...

Essay meaning

Word: Essay

How to pronounce: ˈeseɪ

Noun

Definitions:

1. A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

Example sentences: "Apart from the novels, Sundara Ramaswamy has written several short stories and essays on literary criticism."

2. An attempt or effort.

Example sentences: "A misjudged essay"

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Attempt or try.

Example sentences: "Essay a smile"


Synonyms:

abstract

outline

theme

writing

feature article

composition

paper

article

try

attempt

assay

trial

endeavor


Derivations:

essaying

essayed

essayist


Essay in Other Languages...

Spanish: Ensayo

German: Essay

French: Dissertation

Italian: Saggio

Turkish: Kompozisyon


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