essay

Pronunciation

• (US) (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɛˌseɪ/

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Noun

Singular essay

Plural essays

1. Writing that looks at an issue or subject.

   Each student had to write an essay on his favorite author.

Related words

• essayist

Verb

Plain form essay

Third-person singular essays

Past tense essayed

Past participle essayed

Present participle essaying

1. (transitive) To try.
2. (intransitive) To move forth, as into battle.