essay
/ˈeseɪ/
es · say
ˈes · eɪ
English Definition
n. short written work
Significado en Español
ensayo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bài luận, tiểu luận
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Example Sentence
Please write an essay.
请写一篇作文。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
essay(prose)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “essay”:
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A
article
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B
novel
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C
poem
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D
speech
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A — article.
“essay” means n. short written work
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
For homework, she wrote a two-page ______ about her summer vacation.
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A
essay
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B
recipe
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C
painting
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D
melody
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A — essay.
“essay” means n. short written work
Common questions about “essay”
What does “essay” mean?
essay — n. short written work. In Chinese: 文章，随笔.
How do you pronounce “essay”?
essay is pronounced /ˈeseɪ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: es · say.
How do you use “essay” in a sentence?
Please write an essay. (请写一篇作文。)
What are synonyms for “essay”?
article, composition — all close in meaning to essay (n. short written work).
Is “essay” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. essay appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “essay”?
essay(prose)
