Essay

//ˈɛs.eɪ//

Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "essay" can be used as noun and verb.

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Context

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

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Type Of (IsA)

attempt paper writing

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Synonym Network

article attempt test try

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