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- pronunciation:
- ek
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saIz
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
mental or physical activity undertaken to maintain or increase ability or strength.
I get my exercise from swimming.Crossword puzzles provide good mental exercise.Her doctor told her she needed to do more exercise.
- synonyms:
- athletics, practice, workout
- similar words:
- action, activity, aerobics, calisthenics, conditioning, exertion, fitness, gymnastics, movement, sport, training
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| definition 2: |
an act of putting into effect; use.
A sensitive matter like this requires the exercise of patience.- synonyms:
- application, employment, use, utilization
- similar words:
- exertion, practice
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| definition 3: |
a particular way to use your muscles to make them strong.
Doing push-ups is a good exercise for strengthening the arms. |
| definition 4: |
(often pl.) a ceremony, esp. celebrating graduation from a school.
This year's graduation exercises will be held in the new auditorium.- synonyms:
- ceremony
- similar words:
- celebration, graduation, observance, service
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| definition 5: |
a military training operation or war game.
The recruits will be engaging in a particularly dangerous training exercise this week.- synonyms:
- war game
- similar words:
- drill
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| definition 6: |
a specially designed task, often one that is performed repeatedly, aimed at developing particular strengths or skills.
The piano teacher assigned all the exercises on page five.I did as many of the typing exercises as I could before I got too bored.- similar words:
- drill, practice, scale
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| related words: |
act, agency, discipline, enjoyment, lesson, performance, tumble, usage, use, wear, work |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
exercises, exercising, exercised |
| definition 1: |
to put into effect or make use of.
He failed to exercise his right to vote.- synonyms:
- apply, employ, exert, make use of, wield
- similar words:
- carry out, practice, put to use, use, utilize
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| definition 2: |
to put through training.
The drill sergeant is exercising the new recruits.- synonyms:
- condition, train
- similar words:
- apply, develop, drill, practice, strengthen, work
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| definition 3: |
to disturb or agitate.
The insult exercised him greatly.- synonyms:
- agitate, disturb, perturb, trouble
- similar words:
- distress, worry
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| related words: |
bestow, busy, coach, discipline, form, limber, put, rehearse, tone, wield |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to engage in physical exercise or activity.
Her doctor advised her to exercise daily to improve her health.
- similar words:
- cycle, jog, limber up, run, swim, train, walk, warm up
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| related words: |
limber, practice |
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| derivation: |
exerciser (n.) |
Exercise is from a Latin word that means "to keep busy" or "drive on." In the English spoken in the early 1300s, "exercise" referred to mental effort. By the late 1300s, its meaning had broadened to include physical activity.
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some accessories for exercising |
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ball, bar, bicycle, jump rope, leotard, machine, mat, racket, sneakers, sweatshirt, tights, trampoline, uniform, weights |
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some actions associated with exercising |
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bend, breathe, count, hold, jump, kick, lift, lower, move, raise, run, straighten, warm up |
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some descriptions of exercise |
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aerobic, gentle, intense, moderate |
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some descriptions of someone exercising |
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breathless, flushed, glowing, hot, perspiring, tired |
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some effects of exercising |
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agility, coordination, energy, fitness, flexibility, strength |
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some examples of exercise |
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biking, dancing, gymnastics, hiking, jogging, jumping, push-up, running, sit-up, skiing, swimming, tumbling, walking, wrestling, yoga |
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some kinds of exercise |
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aerobics, sports, workout |
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some people associated with exercise |
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athlete, coach, dancer, gymnast, player, trainer |
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some places for exercising |
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club, field, gym, trail |
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some things exercise affects |
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cholesterol, circulation, development, emotions, health, heart, lungs, metabolism, muscles, weight |
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