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Meaning of the word essays in English

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essays

Noun

1.

a short piece of writing on a particular subject.

Synonym:

article composition study paper dissertation assignment thesis discourse treatise text tract disquisition monograph leader commentary critique criticism exposition appraisal assessment discussion theme piece

2.

an attempt or effort.

Example:

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a misjudged essay

Synonym:

attempt effort endeavor try venture trial experiment undertaking crack go shot stab bash whack

Verb

1.

attempt or try.

Example:

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essay a smile

Synonym:

attempt try strive aim venture endeavor seek set out make an effort make every effort spare no effort have a go at undertake try out take on give it a whirl pull out all the stops knock oneself out bust a gut

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