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gym
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- pronunciation:
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| definition 1: |
"Gym" is a short way of saying "gymnasium." A gymnasium is a large room to exercise or play sports in. It often has a floor made out of wood. Many schools have a gym where the students exercise and learn how to play different sports. School basketball games are always played in a gym.
The students gathered in the gym to listen to the principal speak.
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"Gym" also means "physical education," or "P.E." A class in P.E. teaches students how to exercise and play sports.
This week in gym, we're going to play volleyball.The high school students have gym three times a week. |
| definition 3: |
A gym is a place where adults go to exercise. A gym has many machines and other things to use for exercising and sometimes classes where people can exercise together with a teacher. Some gyms have a pool for swimming. People usually have to pay money and become a member in order to use a gym.
My mom is a member of the gym downtown. She often goes to the gym before work. |
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