essay

UK
/ˈɛseɪ/
US
/ˈɛseɪ/

Translations

essaynoun
essays
pl
UK
/ˈɛseɪ/
US
/ˈɛseɪ/
She wrote an essay on the impact of climate change.
Она написала эссе о влиянии изменения климата.
For homework, we need to write a short essay about our favorite book.
На дом нам нужно написать короткое сочинение о нашей любимой книге.
Additional translations
essayverb
essayed
Past Simple
essayed
Past Participle
essaying
Gerund
UK
/ˈɛseɪ/
US
/ˈɛseɪ/
He will essay to climb the mountain despite the risks.
Он будет пытаться взобраться на гору, несмотря на риски.
essayadjective
more essay
Comp.
most essay
Super.
Used attributively (e.g., "essay question")

Definitions

essaynoun
A short piece of writing on a particular subject, often expressing the author's personal viewpoint.
She wrote an essay on the impact of climate change for her environmental science class.
An attempt or effort to accomplish something.
His essay to climb the mountain was thwarted by bad weather.
essayverb
To attempt or try to do something.
She essayed a smile despite her nervousness.
essayadjective
Relating to, suitable for, or characteristic of an essay, especially an essay-format question or assignment (attributive).
The final exam contained several essay questions.