essay

noun
UK: /ˈeseɪ/
US: /ˈeseɪ/

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

    1. I wrote an essay for my English class.
    2. The essay explores the impact of technology on modern society.

  2. A formal attempt or effort.

    1. The company made an essay to improve its customer service.
    2. Her essay at reconciliation ultimately proved successful despite initial setbacks.

Synonyms

article paper composition attempt endeavor try
essay verb

  1. To try or attempt something.

    1. I will essay a new recipe tonight.
    2. She essayed a smile, but it looked strained and unnatural.

  2. To test or prove the value or quality of something.

    1. The company will essay the new product in the market.
    2. They essayed their strength against the opposing team during the intense final match.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "essay" in English means: A short piece of writing on a particular subject., A formal attempt or effort..

The phonetic transcription of "essay" is /ˈeseɪ/ in British English and /ˈeseɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "essay": article, paper, composition, attempt, endeavor, try.

Example usage of "essay": "I wrote an essay for my English class.". More examples on the page.