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/
Korean meaning: 특정 주제에 대한 짧은 글, 수필
Korean pronunciation: **에**세이
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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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.
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“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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