ESSAY as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a tentative attempt
    Hypernyms(s) essay is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • an analytic or interpretive literary composition
    Hypernyms(s) essay is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)

ESSAY as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • make an effort or attempt
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He tried to shake off his fears
    • The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
    • The police attempted to stop the thief
    • He sought to improve himself
    • She always seeks to do good in the world
    Hypernyms(s) essay is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • This approach has been tried with good results
    • Test this recipe
    Hypernyms(s) essay is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)