essay — a short piece of writing on a particular subject
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a short piece of writing on a particular subject
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeseɪ/
Example Sentences
- My teacher returned my essay with more red ink than black ink.
- Writing a 1000-word essay taught me that I have exactly 999 words to say about the topic.
- The essay exam will count for 40% of your final grade.
essay
NOUN[/ˈeseɪ/]
a short piece of writing on a particular subject
a short piece of writing on a particular subject
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'essai' meaning 'attempt' or 'trial', derived from Latin 'exagium' meaning 'weighing' or 'examination'. The word entered English in the 16th century through French influence.
Breakdown
From Old French 'essayer' (to try/attempt) + -ay (noun suffix) = essay (an attempt at writing on a subject)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My teacher returned my essay with more red ink than black ink.”
“Writing a 1000-word essay taught me that I have exactly 999 words to say about the topic.”
“The essay exam will count for 40% of your final grade.”
“She submitted her scholarship essay just before the deadline.”
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