essays

Part of Speech:

All (3) Noun (2) Verb (1)

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written discourse n.
try, attempt n.
try, attempt v.

NOUN

written discourse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

article discussion dissertation manuscript paper piece study thesis treatise

STRONG

composition disquisition explication exposition theme tract

Antonyms

WEAK

idleness pass

NOUN

try, attempt

Synonyms

STRONG

aim bid effort endeavor exertion experiment hassle labor shot striving struggle test toil travail trial tryout undertaking venture whack work

WEAK

dry run one's all one's level best try on

Antonyms

STRONG

entertainment fun idleness laziness pastime peace

WEAK

pass

VERB

try, attempt

Synonyms

STRONG

aim assay endeavor labor offer seek strive struggle test toil travail undertake venture work

WEAK

have a crack have a go have a shot have at it make a run at put to the test take a stab at take a whack at take on try out

Antonyms

STRONG

forget idle laze neglect relax rest

WEAK

be idle pass

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essays

The art was selected as counterpoint to the essays, another means to draw the reader into reflection and contemplation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

It may be lines of poetry or prose she quotes in the book, or passages from others’ or her own essays that will resonate with readers seeking reconnection with what’s most important in their lives.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

Students read a hefty book a week and write regular essays.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

In his early years as an English teacher, his seniors’ college essays revealed their biggest hurdles were financial.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

I could lay it on so thick when I wrote essays for him, and, of course, I had the highest grade in his Lit class.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

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