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- pronunciation:
- ek
s
 r
saIz
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
activity done to keep the body or mind strong or to make them stronger.
Swimming is good exercise.Reading is great mental exercise.Her doctor told her that she needed to do more exercise.
- synonyms:
- athletics, practice, workout
- similar words:
- action, activity, aerobics, conditioning, fitness, gymnastics, movement, sport, training
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| definition 2: |
an act of putting into practice; use.
When teaching young children, the exercise of patience is important.- synonyms:
- application, employment, use
- similar words:
- practice
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| definition 3: |
(often plural) a ceremony.
We cheered for Melissa at her graduation exercises.- similar words:
- celebration, graduation, service
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| definition 4: |
a particular way to use your muscles to make them strong.
Do you know a good exercise for strengthening the back muscles? |
| related words: |
act, discipline, lesson, performance, tumble, usage, use, work |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
exercises, exercising, exercised |
| definition 1: |
to put into practice or make use of.
He failed to exercise his right to vote.- synonyms:
- apply, employ, exert, make use of
- similar words:
- carry out, practice, use
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| definition 2: |
to do physical exercise or activity.
I exercise in the gym every morning.
- similar words:
- cycle, jog, run, swim, train, walk, warm up
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| related words: |
busy, coach, discipline, put, rehearse, tone |
| derivation: |
exerciser (n.) |
Exercise is from a Latin word that means "to keep busy" or "drive on." In the English spoken in the early 1300s, "exercise" referred to mental effort. By the late 1300s, its meaning had broadened to include physical activity.
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some accessories for exercising |
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ball, bar, bicycle, jump rope, leotard, machine, mat, racket, sneakers, sweatshirt, tights, trampoline, uniform, weights |
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some actions associated with exercising |
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bend, breathe, count, hold, jump, kick, lift, lower, move, raise, run, straighten, warm up |
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some descriptions of exercise |
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aerobic, gentle, intense, moderate |
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some descriptions of someone exercising |
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breathless, flushed, glowing, hot, perspiring, tired |
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some effects of exercising |
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agility, coordination, energy, fitness, flexibility, strength |
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some examples of exercise |
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biking, dancing, gymnastics, hiking, jogging, jumping, push-up, running, sit-up, skiing, swimming, tumbling, walking, wrestling, yoga |
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some kinds of exercise |
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aerobics, sports, workout |
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some people associated with exercise |
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athlete, coach, dancer, gymnast, player, trainer |
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some places for exercising |
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club, field, gym, trail |
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some things exercise affects |
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cholesterol, circulation, development, emotions, health, heart, lungs, metabolism, muscles, weight |
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