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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: |
Exercise is any activity you do to keep your body or mind strong, or to make them stronger.
At school, we have recess every day so that we can be outside and get some exercise.
- synonyms:
- practice
- similar words:
- action, activity, fitness, movement, sport
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| 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: |
lesson, work |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
exercises, exercising, exercised |
| definition: |
When you exercise, you do some physical activity that is good for your muscles and your health.
My grandpa exercises by walking though the park every day.
- similar words:
- run, swim, train, walk
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| 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, machine, mat, racket, sneakers, uniform |
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some actions associated with exercising |
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breathe, jump, kick, lift, move, raise, run |
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some descriptions of exercise |
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gentle |
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some descriptions of someone exercising |
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hot, tired |
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some effects of exercising |
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fitness, strength |
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some examples of exercise |
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dancing, hiking, running, skiing, walking |
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some kinds of exercise |
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sports |
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some people associated with exercise |
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coach, dancer, player |
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some places for exercising |
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field, gym, trail |
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some things exercise affects |
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development, emotions, health, heart, lungs, muscles |
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