essay
/'esei/
Definition
Noun:
- A short piece of writing on a particular subject: An "essay" is a short, non-fiction literary composition that presents the author's argument, analysis, or reflections on a specific topic.
- An attempt or effort: An "essay" can also refer to a tentative effort or initial attempt to do something.
Verb:
- To attempt or try: To "essay" means to make an effort to do or accomplish something.
- To test or try out: To "essay" can also mean to put something to a test or to make an experimental effort.
Examples
- Noun:
- She wrote an excellent essay on climate change for her class.
- His first essay at painting was surprisingly good.
- Verb:
- He essayed a difficult piece on the piano.
- The new method was essayed in several laboratories.
Advanced Usage
- "To essay a role": to attempt to perform a particular character or part.
- The young actor essayed the role of Hamlet with great passion.
- "A literary essay": a composition that explores ideas, often in a formal, structured, and analytical style.
- Orwell's political essays are still widely read today.
Variants and Related Words
- Essayist (n): a writer of essays.
- Montaigne is considered the first great essayist.
- Essayistic (adj): having the qualities or style of an essay.
- The book's essayistic chapters were the most engaging.
Synonyms
- Noun (composition): article, paper, treatise, discourse.
- Noun/Vern (attempt): attempt, effort, endeavor, try.
- Verb: attempt, try, undertake, test.
Related Phrases
- "Essay question": a test question requiring a written answer in the form of a short essay.
- The final exam consisted of three essay questions.
- "Photo essay": a narrative or thematic series of photographs.
- The magazine featured a powerful photo essay on urban life.
Noun
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a tentative attempt
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an analytic or interpretive literary composition
Verb
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put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
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This approach has been tried with good results
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Test this recipe
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make an effort or attempt
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He tried to shake off his fears
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The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
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The police attempted to stop the thief
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He sought to improve himself
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She always seeks to do good in the world
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