Word: Exercise

Pronunciation

/ˈeksərsaɪz/

Definitions

• Noun: Physical activity done to improve health, maintain fitness, or develop a specific skill. For example: “She does yoga as part of her daily exercise routine.”

  • An activity performed to practice or demonstrate a particular skill or ability. Example: “The students did exercises to improve their grammar.”
  • The use or application of something, often for a specific purpose. Example: “The exercise of authority by the manager was necessary to maintain order.”

• Verb: To engage in physical activity for the purpose of improving health or fitness. Example: “He exercises every morning to stay in shape.”

  • To put into use or practice; to apply or employ something. Example: “They exercised caution when making the investment decision.”
  • To exert influence or power; to enforce one’s rights. Example: “The company decided to exercise its option to purchase the property.”

Phrases

• “Daily exercise” refers to regular physical activities done every day.
• “Exercise regimen” is a planned routine of physical activities aimed at achieving a specific health or fitness goal.
• “To exercise control” means to manage, direct, or dominate a situation or a person.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Walking the dog is great cardiovascular exercise.”
• Verb: “I need to exercise regularly to maintain my weight.”
• “The government is exercising restraint in its response to the crisis.”

Synonyms

• Workout
• Training
• Practice
• Discipline (for the noun referring to a specific activity)
• Physical activity
• Workout routine
• To train
• To practice
• To exert (for the verb form)