See it in a sentence
“The essay requires a clear position and supporting examples.”
Learn it well
Teacher tip
An essay needs paragraphs, evidence, and logical development.
Common mistake
Don’t treat an essay as one long paragraph.
Learn this word
essay
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CEFR B1IELTS 5.5+nounDifficulty 2/5
Definition
A structured piece of writing that develops an argument or discusses a topic.
In simple English
A formal piece of writing.