exercise

noun
UK: /ˈeksəsaɪz/
US: /ˈeksərsaɪz/

  1. Physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy.

    1. I do exercise every day to stay healthy and feel good. [ ] [ ]
    2. Regular exercise is crucial for maintaining cardiovascular health and overall well-being. [ ] [ ]

  2. A task or activity used to practice a skill or learn something.

    1. This exercise helps you practice using new vocabulary words. [ ] [ ]
    2. Completing this programming exercise will solidify your understanding of recursion. [ ] [ ]

  3. The use of a skill, right, or quality.

    1. The exercise of free speech is a fundamental right. [ ] [ ]
    2. Careful exercise of judgment is vital in making sound financial decisions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

practice training workout exertion drill employment application usage
exercise verb

  1. To do physical activities to stay healthy and become stronger.

    1. She exercises at the gym three times a week. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's important to exercise regularly to maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve fitness. [ ] [ ]

  2. To use a skill, right, or quality.

    1. They exercise their right to vote in every election. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company must exercise caution when handling sensitive customer data and protecting privacy. [ ] [ ]
exercise adjective

  1. Relating to or used for physical activity.

    1. I wear my exercise clothes when I go jogging. [ ] [ ]
    2. Proper exercise equipment is essential for a safe and effective workout routine. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exercise" in English means: Physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy., A task or activity used to practice a skill or learn something., The use of a skill, right, or quality..

The phonetic transcription of "exercise" is /ˈeksəsaɪz/ in British English and /ˈeksərsaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exercise": practice, training, workout, exertion, drill, employment, application, usage.

Example usage of "exercise": "I do exercise every day to stay healthy and feel good.". More examples on the page.