essay

8 points English 5 letters Common Commonness #8,643 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

verb

make an effort or attempt

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/ɛsˈeɪ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

plural essays

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

make an effort or attempt

put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

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