Definition: 1. An analytic or interpretive literary composition. 2. A tentative attempt. 3. Make an effort or attempt. 4. Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to.
Use 'essay' in a sentence:
1. You're going to have to do a lot more work on this essay before it's presentable.
2. Anecdotes have no place in an academic essay.
3. Given my druthers I'd rather write an essay than draw a picture.
4. Could you cut your essay from 5 000 to 3 000 words?
5. There are too many mistakes in this essay.
6. It's time I got down to thinking about that essay.
7. I spent all evening correcting essays.
8. I have to finish this essay today. We have to hand them in tomorrow.
9. The essay was a meaningless jumble of ideas.
10. The points you make are fine, but the whole essay lacks coherence.
11. He sat bashing away at his essay all day.
12. The essay was cobbled together from some old notes.
13. The essay suddenly switches from a formal to an informal register.
14. The exam consists of an essay and an unseen translation.
15. Not enough thought has gone into this essay.
16. You should include some examples in your essay.
17. She was asked to judge the essay competition.
18. I must finish this essay today. I'm going out tomorrow.
19. He's editing a book of essays by Isaiah Berlin.
20. This essay will have to be completely rewritten.
21. I had time to do a quick edit of my essay before handing it in.
22. Your essay needs (a) structure.
23. Your essay needs structure.
24. Reading this essay was an elevating experience.
25. My essay is practically finished now.
26. The essay contains a number of factual errors.
27. The essay was full of quotes.
28. You should draw up a plan or outline for the essay.
29. The essay was appallingly written.
30. She got top marks for her essay.
31. The essay represents a solid week's work.
32. Your essay is littered with spelling mistakes.
33. There are a lot of spelling mistakes; even so, it's quite a good essay.
34. Her essay is full of spelling mistakes.
35. Choose an essay topic that you can really get your teeth into.
36. The title of the essay bore little relation to the contents.
37. I'm afraid this essay is a poor effort.
38. Your essay does not address the real issues.
39. This essay is just not good enough.
40. She made several minor amendments to her essay.
