|
|
- pronunciation:
- ek
s
 r
saIz
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
Exercise is using your muscles so that they will stay strong or get stronger. Exercise is also using your brain so that it continues to work well.
At school, we can go outside for a while after lunch and get some exercise.
- synonyms:
- practice
- similar words:
- action, activity, aerobics, conditioning, fitness, gymnastics, movement, sport, training
|
| definition 2: |
An exercise is a particular way to use your muscles to make them strong.
After my father hurt his leg, he did exercises to make it strong again. |
| related words: |
act, discipline, lesson, performance, use, work |
|
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
exercises, exercising, exercised |
| definition 1: |
When you exercise, you use your muscles in ways that make them stronger. Even walking is a way to exercise.
My grandpa exercises by walking though the park every day.
- similar words:
- cycle, run, swim, train, walk
|
| definition 2: |
When you exercise your right to vote, you put your right to vote into action by actually voting in an election.
My parents say that everyone should exercise their right to vote.- synonyms:
- apply, employ
- similar words:
- carry out, practice, use
|
| related words: |
coach, discipline, 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.
  |
some accessories for exercising |
| |
ball, bar, bicycle, machine, mat, racket, sneakers, sweatshirt, tights, uniform, weights |
|
some actions associated with exercising |
| |
bend, breathe, count, hold, jump, kick, lift, lower, move, raise, run, straighten |
|
some descriptions of exercise |
| |
gentle, intense |
|
some descriptions of someone exercising |
| |
glowing, hot, tired |
|
some effects of exercising |
| |
agility, energy, fitness, flexibility, strength |
|
some examples of exercise |
| |
biking, dancing, gymnastics, hiking, jumping, running, skiing, swimming, walking, wrestling |
|
some kinds of exercise |
| |
aerobics, sports |
|
some people associated with exercise |
| |
athlete, coach, dancer, gymnast, player, trainer |
|
some places for exercising |
| |
club, field, gym, trail |
|
some things exercise affects |
| |
development, emotions, health, heart, lungs, muscles, weight |
|
|