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essay

Pronunciation: [ˈɛseɪ]

Word

Context: "education"

(noun) a short piece of writing on a particular subject. It is like a small report where someone shares their thoughts and ideas about a topic.

Example

She wrote a great essay about her favorite animal.

Example

He didn't turn in his essay, so he missed the deadline.

Example

What topic are you going to choose for your essay?

Context: "writing"

(verb) to try to express your thoughts or ideas in writing, usually about a specific topic. It's like when you want to tell someone what you think about something, but you do it by writing it down.

Example

She essays her thoughts on nature in her journal.

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He never essays his feelings, so people often misunderstand him.

Example

Do you like to essay your ideas before speaking out loud?

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