exercise
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/]
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Senses
1. exercise (noun) — sense 1
Definition: Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.
Example: The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay.
2. exercise (noun) — sense 2
Definition: Activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness.
Example: I like to do my exercises every morning before breakfast. I do calisthenics for physical exercise, and I do crosswords for mental exercise.
3. exercise (noun) — sense 3
Definition: Activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness.: Such activity of physical nature, for physical fitness (plus also mental benefit).
Example: Swimming is good exercise.
4. exercise (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To exert for the sake of training or improvement; to practice in order to develop.
Example: to exercise troops or horses; to exercise one's brain with a puzzle
5. exercise (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To perform physical activity for health or training.
Example: I exercise at the gym every day.
6. exercise (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To use (a right, an option, etc.); to put into practice.
Example: exercise caution
Structure of the word
Roots:- h₂erk (Proto-Indo-European)
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