English dictionary
essay
/E/'s/eI/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an analytic or interpretive literary composition
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a tentative attempt
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An effort made, or exertion of body or mind, for the performance of anything; a trial; attempt; as, to make an <i>essay</i> to benefit a friend.
Source: webster1913
verb
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make an effort or attempt
ExamplesThe infant had essayed a few wobbly steps.
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put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To exert one's power or faculties upon; to make an effort to perform; to attempt; to endeavor; to make experiment or trial of; to try.
Source: webster1913