Online English Dictionary

Online English Dictionary

essay

Definition

essay [noun]

1. an analytic or interpretive literary composition

2. a tentative attempt

essay [verb]

1. make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"

2. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"

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Synonyms

noun
composition, dissertation, paper, article, assignment, thesis, piece, commentary, critique, discourse, treatise, review, leader, tract

verb
try, seek, attempt, assay

Antonyms

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