Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Essay.
How to pronounce essay:
Def 1 US
Essay - as a noun
An analytic or interpretive literary composition
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
piece of writingwriting11written materialHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A tentative attempt
Essay - as a verb
Make an effort or attempt
Example: "He tried to shake off his fears"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assay8attempt11seek8try6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
Example: "This approach has been tried with good results"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
examine16prove10test4try6try outHypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I have to write an essay for my English class."
"She received a high grade on her history essay."
"The student submitted an essay on the effects of climate change."
"He spent hours researching and writing his persuasive essay."
"The essay explores the theme of identity in modern literature."
Word Game Points
Is ESSAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, essay is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ESSAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is ESSAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, essay is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordESSAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is ESSAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, essay is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordESSAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
