write compositions; student essay
Meanings
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to write an essay or composition; to practice writing
Refers to the act of writing, especially in educational settings where students practice writing skills.
The teacher asks us to write a composition every week.
The school will hold a composition contest tomorrow.
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Ancient scholars enjoyed composing poetry and writing essays.
The students are writing compositions attentively in the classroom.
He likes writing compositions but doesn't like doing math problems.
noun
student composition; essay written as an exercise
Refers to the finished written work rather than the act of writing. Often used in educational contexts.
His composition is very well written.
Please hand in your composition to the teacher.
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This composition won the first prize in the contest.
The teacher corrected all of our compositions.
Writing this composition took me two hours.