Exercise — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Exercise
Exercise (noun)
- the act of bringing into play or realizing in action, use
- the discharge of an official function or professional occupation
- the act or an instance of carrying out the terms of an agreement (such as an option) —often used attributively
Exercise (verb)
- to make effective in action, use
- to bring to bear, exert
- to implement the terms of
Exercise (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
"the doctor ordered plenty of fresh air and exercise"
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something done over and over in order to develop skill
"a young piano student dutifully going through the standard finger exercises"
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the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
"the observation that the best exercise for losing weight is the exercise of one's ability to say no to food"
Exercise (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively
"a senator who consistently exercises his clout in Congress to get pork barrel projects for his state"
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to do over and over so as to become skilled
"the only way to exercise your writing skills is to do more writing"
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to put into action or service
"commended the firefighters for exercising really good judgment in that emergency"
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to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
"the slightest change in travel plans is enough to get him all exercised"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Exercise
The most common words with a similar meaning to Exercise:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Exercise
Words with the opposite meaning of Exercise:
Near Antonyms of Exercise
Word Forms of Exercise
Inflections: exercised, exercising
Derived words: exercisable (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Exercise
Middle English, from Anglo-French exercice, from Latin exercitium, from exercitare to train, exercise, frequentative of exercēre to train, occupy, from ex- + arcēre to enclose, hold off ark
First known use: 14th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Exercise
- CEFR level: A1 English Vocabulary — Page 6
- Topics: Body & Health, Sports & Entertainment
Words & Phrases Containing Exercise
Frequently Asked Questions about Exercise
What does "Exercise" mean?
"Exercise" means the act of bringing into play or realizing in action, use. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the act of bringing into play or realizing in action, use. It has 7 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Exercise"?
Other words for "Exercise" include activity, conditioning, exertion, drill, practice, routine, training and workout. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Exercise" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Exercise"?
There are 140 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Exercise". Common alternatives include activity, conditioning, exertion, drill, practice, routine, training, workout, application and employment.
What is the opposite of "Exercise"?
Antonyms of "Exercise" include calm, compose, quiet, settle, soothe and tranquilize. Near antonyms include disuse, nonuse, ignore and neglect.
How do you use "Exercise" in a sentence?
Examples of "Exercise" in a sentence: "the doctor ordered plenty of fresh air and exercise"; "a young piano student dutifully going through the standard finger exercises"; "the observation that the best exercise for losing weight is the exercise of one's ability to say no to food".
Is "Exercise" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Exercise" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Exercise" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A1-level word, "Exercise" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.
How do you pronounce "Exercise"?
"Exercise" is pronounced /ˈek-sər-ˌsīz/ and divided into syllables as ex·er·cise.