exercise

[ˈɛksəsaɪz]

exercise Definition

  • 1activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness
  • 2a task set to practice or test a skill

Using exercise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "exercise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I do exercise every morning to stay fit.

  • Example

    The doctor recommended regular exercise to improve my health.

  • Example

    The math teacher gave us an exercise to practice solving equations.

  • Example

    The military recruits undergo rigorous exercises to prepare for combat.

exercise Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for exercise

Idioms Using exercise

  • to engage in physical activity for the purpose of improving health or fitness

    Example

    She makes sure to get enough exercise every day by going for a walk or doing yoga.

  • in the performance or execution of a duty, power, or right

    Example

    In exercise of his authority, the president issued an executive order.

  • jump through hoops (to do something)

    to go through a lot of trouble or difficulty to achieve something

    Example

    I had to jump through hoops to get my driver's license renewed.

Phrases with exercise

  • to engage in physical activity for the purpose of improving health or fitness

    Example

    I try to do exercise at least three times a week.

  • a stationary bicycle used for exercise

    Example

    She prefers using an exercise bike over running on a treadmill.

  • to be careful and take precautions in a situation that may be dangerous or risky

    Example

    When hiking in the mountains, it's important to exercise caution and be aware of your surroundings.

Origins of exercise

from Old French 'exercice', from Latin 'exercitium', from 'exercere' meaning 'keep busy'

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Summary: exercise in Brief

The term 'exercise' [ˈɛksəsaɪz] refers to physical activity done to maintain or improve health and fitness, or a task set to practice or test a skill. Examples include 'I do exercise every morning to stay fit.' and 'The math teacher gave us an exercise to practice solving equations.' Phrases like 'exercise bike' and idioms like 'get exercise' denote specific types of physical activity, while 'in exercise of something' refers to the performance of a duty or right.

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