Essay Definition & Meaning
essay
- noun
- an analytic or interpretive literary composition
- a tentative attempt
- verb
- make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
- put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
"Essay" in song lyrics
See how essay is used in real songs:
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"Yo, check the topic to this essay"
9th Prince f/ Islord, P.R. Terrorist — Slang Killaz -
"They tell me to write a double essay"
One.Be.Lo — Double Essay/S.S.A. (Remix) -
"Call up the essay"
X-Raided (a.k.a. Nefarious) — Hellraizer
Words that rhyme with essay
Usage tips for "essay"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "essay" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for essay to find words that pair well.
Use "essay" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does essay mean?
- an analytic or interpretive literary composition a tentative attempt make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world" put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
- What part of speech is essay?
- Essay is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does essay have?
- Essay has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).