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essay example in a phrase

I need an extension to the deadline as I'm not going to finish this essay on time

I need to finish this essay before anything else

Definition of essay

• an analytic or interpretive literary composition
• a tentative attempt
• make an effort or attempt

Synonyms of essay

• effort pronunciation effort [ en ]
• trial pronunciation trial [ en ]
• endeavour pronunciation endeavour [ en ]
• attempt pronunciation attempt [ en ]
• composition pronunciation composition [ en ]
• article pronunciation article [ en ]
• dissertation pronunciation dissertation [ en ]
• tract pronunciation tract [ en ]
• thesis pronunciation thesis [ en ]
• exposition pronunciation exposition [ en ]

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• essentially
• essentialism
• essentialist
• essentialize
• essentializing
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When you begin to speak English, it's essential to get used to the common sounds of the language, and the best way to do this is to check out the phonetics. Below is the UK transcription for 'essay' :

• Modern IPA: ɛ́sɛj
• Traditional IPA: ˈeseɪ
• 2 syllables : "ES" + "ay"

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Definition of essay

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Definition of essay  (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

• composition

attempt , try , endeavor , essay , strive mean to make an effort to accomplish an end.

attempt stresses the initiation or beginning of an effort.

try is often close to attempt but may stress effort or experiment made in the hope of testing or proving something.

endeavor heightens the implications of exertion and difficulty.

essay implies difficulty but also suggests tentative trying or experimenting.

strive implies great exertion against great difficulty and specifically suggests persistent effort.

Examples of essay in a Sentence

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Word History

Middle French essai , ultimately from Late Latin exagium act of weighing, from Latin ex- + agere to drive — more at agent

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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“Essay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/essay. Accessed 24 Jun. 2024.

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