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Exercise has 13 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

"the doctor recommended regular exercise"

"he did some exercising"

"the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"

2

the act of using

"he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"

"skilled in the utilization of computers"

3

systematic training by multiple repetitions

"practice makes perfect"

4

a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding

"you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook"

5

(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches

"academic exercises"

6

an action, often used negatively and without consequences

"an exercise in futility"

"an exercise in cheap talk"

7

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"She spends her weekends practicing piano scales as daily exercise for her musical technique."

In plain English: Exercise is physical activity you do to get your body moving and stay healthy.

"I go to the gym every morning for exercise."

Usage: Use "exercise" as a noun to refer to a specific physical workout or a mental task performed to improve a particular skill. It often appears in phrases like "daily exercise" for fitness or "a good exercise" when testing one's abilities.

Verb
1

put to use

"exert one's power or influence"

2

carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

"practice law"

3

give a workout to

"Some parents exercise their infants"

"My personal trainer works me hard"

"work one's muscles"

"this puzzle will exercise your mind"

4

do physical exercise

"She works out in the gym every day"

5

learn by repetition

"We drilled French verbs every day"

"Pianists practice scales"

6

To exert for the sake of training or improvement; to practice in order to develop.

"She decided to exercise her new guitar skills by playing scales every morning before work."

In plain English: To exercise means to move your body physically, usually by doing sports or working out at a gym.

"She decided to go for a run to exercise before work."

Usage: Use "exercise" as a verb when you are performing physical movements to build strength or endurance, such as running or lifting weights. It specifically refers to the active engagement of muscles rather than simply being outdoors.

Example Sentences
"I go to the gym every morning for exercise." noun
"She decided to go for a run to exercise before work." verb
"He exercises his dog every morning in the park." verb
"I need to exercise more to stay healthy." verb
"The lawyer will exercise her right to appeal tomorrow." verb
Related Terms
stretch swim activity gym workout fit physical work run out healthy power walk walk running movement fitness work out health dance personal trainer
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
effort activity training lesson ceremony action use work learn
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
cardiopulmonary exercise gymnastic exercise kick up set bodybuilding calisthenics isometrics isotonic exercise Kegel exercises stretch arm exercise back exercise leg exercise neck exercise stomach exercise yoga practice play misuse exploitation recycling application fire drill manual of arms military drill rehearsal review scrimmage shadowboxing target practice commencement shamanize warm up limber up train tumble tone weight-lift

Origin

The word entered English through Middle English and Old French, tracing its roots back to the Latin exercitium. Originally referring to military training or drill, it eventually broadened in meaning to encompass physical activity for health maintenance.

Rhyming Words
ise fise rise gise bise oise wise lise mise sise vise hoise avise moise prise anise raise paise brise poise
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