essay

US /ˈes.eɪ/

UK /ˈes.eɪ/

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a short piece of writing on a particular subject.

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She wrote an essay on the history of art.

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Students are required to submit a 500-word essay.

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composition paper article treatise discourse

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to attempt or try.

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He will essay to climb the highest peak.

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Let us essay a new approach to the problem.

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attempt try undertake endeavor strive