English dictionary
exercise
nounPronunciation
ˈɛk.sə.saɪz
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an action, often used negatively and without consequences
noun
- the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
noun
- a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
noun
- systematic training by multiple repetitions
noun
- the act of using
noun
- (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
verb
- do physical exercise
verb
- give a workout to
verb
- learn by repetition
verb
- put to use
verb
- carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Example sentences
an exercise in futility
an exercise in cheap talk
the doctor recommended regular exercise
he did some exercising
the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit
you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook
practice makes perfect
he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
skilled in the utilization of computers
academic exercises
She works out in the gym every day
Some parents exercise their infants
My personal trainer works me hard
work one's muscles
this puzzle will exercise your mind
We drilled French verbs every day
Pianists practice scales
exert one's power or influence
practice law