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Noun (1 meaning)

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

exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout

Examples:
  • “the doctor recommended regular exercise”,
  • “he did some exercising”,
  • “the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit”
exercising is a type of:
types of exercising:
  • cardiopulmonary exercise (noun) - exercise intended to strengthen the circulatory system
  • gymnastic exercise (noun) - (gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus)
  • isometrics, isometric exercise (noun) - muscle-building exercises (or a system of musclebuilding exercises) involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the muscles contracts but the length of the muscle does not change)
  • isotonic exercise (noun) - exercise in which opposing muscles contract and there is controlled movement (tension is constant while the lengths of the muscles change)
  • kick up (noun) - raising the feet backward with the hands on the ground
  • leg exercise (noun) - exercise designed to strengthen the leg muscles
  • neck exercise (noun) - exercise designed to strengthen the neck muscles
  • set, exercise set (noun) - several exercises intended to be done in series
  • stomach exercise, tummy crunch (noun) - an exercise designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles
  • stretch, stretching (noun) - exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
  • yoga (noun) - a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind
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Words people most associate with “exercise”:

  1. gym,
  2. run,
  3. workout,
  4. bike,
  5. sweat

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Noun (5 meanings)

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

exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout

Examples:
  • “the doctor recommended regular exercise”,
  • “he did some exercising”,
  • “the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit”
exercise is a type of:
types of exercise:
  • cardiopulmonary exercise (noun) - exercise intended to strengthen the circulatory system
  • gymnastic exercise (noun) - (gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus)
  • isometrics, isometric exercise (noun) - muscle-building exercises (or a system of musclebuilding exercises) involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the muscles contracts but the length of the muscle does not change)
  • isotonic exercise (noun) - exercise in which opposing muscles contract and there is controlled movement (tension is constant while the lengths of the muscles change)
  • kick up (noun) - raising the feet backward with the hands on the ground
  • leg exercise (noun) - exercise designed to strengthen the leg muscles
  • neck exercise (noun) - exercise designed to strengthen the neck muscles
  • set, exercise set (noun) - several exercises intended to be done in series
  • stomach exercise, tummy crunch (noun) - an exercise designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles
  • stretch, stretching (noun) - exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
  • yoga (noun) - a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind
exercise is derivationally related to:

2. the act of using.

use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise

Examples:
  • “he warned against the use of narcotic drugs”,
  • “skilled in the utilization of computers”
exercise is a type of:
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  • recycling (noun) - the act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products
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3. systematic training by multiple repetitions.

exercise, practice, drill, practice session, recitation

Example:
  • “practice makes perfect”
exercise is a type of:
types of exercise:
  • fire drill (noun) - an exercise intended to train people in duties and escape procedures to be followed in case of fire
  • manual of arms, manual (noun) - (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
  • military drill (noun) - training in marching and the use of weapons
  • rehearsal (noun) - (psychology) a form of practice
  • rehearsal, dry run (noun) - a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
  • review, brushup (noun) - practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory
  • scrimmage (noun) - (American football) practice play between a football team's squads
  • shadowboxing (noun) - sparring with an imaginary opponent (for exercise or training)
  • target practice (noun) - practice in shooting at targets
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4. a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding.

exercise, example

Example:
  • “you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook”
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  • lesson (noun) - a task assigned for individual study

5. (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches.

exercise

Example:
  • “academic exercises”
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Verb (5 meanings)

1. put to use.

to exert, exercise

Example:
  • “exert one's power or influence”
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2. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions.

to practice, practise, exercise, do

Example:
  • “practice law”
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3. give a workout to.

to exercise, work, work out

Examples:
  • “Some parents exercise their infants”,
  • “My personal trainer works me hard”,
  • “work one's muscles”,
  • “this puzzle will exercise your mind”
to exercise is a way to:
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  • to warm up (verb) - cause to do preliminary exercises so as to stretch the muscles
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4. do physical exercise.

to exercise, work out

Example:
  • “She works out in the gym every day”
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  • to move (verb) - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
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5. learn by repetition.

to drill, exercise, practice, practise

Examples:
  • “We drilled French verbs every day”,
  • “Pianists practice scales”
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