Synonyms for

Essays

Verb / eˈseɪz / / ˈeˌseɪz / Another word for essays — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Essays are a piece of writing that express the author's opinion or point of view on a particular topic.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

disquisition treatise monograph dissertation

Informal

piece write-up paper

Literary

meditation reflection discourse

Common collocations

  • write an essay
  • academic essay
  • short essay
  • essay question
  • essay topic
  • personal essay
  • essay competition

Word family

noun essay
verb essay

Usage note

The word 'essay' refers to a short piece of writing on a particular subject. While it can be used informally, it is most commonly associated with academic or formal writing.

Example sentences

  1. Tom wrote an essay about his favorite animal, the tiger.
  2. Samantha's essay on climate change won first prize in the school contest.
  3. I need to finish my essay by tomorrow morning.
  4. The teacher asked us to write an essay on our summer vacation.
  5. My father helped me edit my essay before I turned it in.

Quotes

  • An essay is a piece of writing that puts forth a certain idea, supported by facts and arguments. - Edith Wharton
  • The essay is a literary device for saying almost everything about almost anything. - Aldous Huxley
  • An essay should be like a woman's skirt: long enough to cover everything, but short enough to keep it interesting. - Unknown

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