Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A short piece of writing on a particular subject, often expressing personal views.
Essay
/ˈeseɪ/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
She wrote an essay for English class.His essay won the first prize in the contest.
Etymology:
Derived from Middle French essai, meaning trial or attempt, which in turn comes from the Late Latin exagium, meaning a weighing or a balance test. First appeared in English in the late 16th century.
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