Exercises — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Exercises
Exercises (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
- an event in gymnastics competition consisting of various ballet and tumbling movements (such as jumps, somersaults, and handstands) performed without apparatus
- any of a series of gymnastic exercises used to give an erect carriage, supple muscles, and easy control of the limbs
Exercises (verb)
- to make effective in action, use
- to bring to bear, exert
- to implement the terms of
Exercises (plural noun)
- repetitive contractions of the pelvic muscles that control the flow in urination in order to strengthen these muscles especially to control or prevent incontinence or to enhance sexual responsiveness during intercourse —called also Kegels
Exercises (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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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"
Exercises (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 Exercises
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Antonyms & Opposite Words for Exercises
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Near Antonyms of Exercises
Word Forms of Exercises
Inflections: exercised, exercising
Derived words: exercisable (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Exercises
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
Words & Phrases Containing Exercises
Frequently Asked Questions about Exercises
What does "Exercises" mean?
"Exercises" means the act of bringing into play or realizing in action, use. As an a noun, a verb and a plural noun, it is defined as: the act of bringing into play or realizing in action, use. It has 6 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Exercises"?
Other words for "Exercises" include drills, practices, routines, trainings, workouts, applications, employments and operations. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Exercises" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Exercises"?
There are 124 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Exercises". Common alternatives include drills, practices, routines, trainings, workouts, applications, employments, operations, plays and usages.
What is the opposite of "Exercises"?
Antonyms of "Exercises" include calms, composes, quiets, settles, soothes and tranquilizes. Near antonyms include disuses, nonuses, ignores and neglects.
How do you use "Exercises" in a sentence?
Examples of "Exercises" in a sentence: "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"; "a senator who consistently exercises his clout in Congress to get pork barrel projects for his state".
Is "Exercises" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Exercises" can be used as a noun, a verb and a plural noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Exercises"?
"Exercises" is pronounced /ˈek-sər-ˌsīz/ as a noun and /ˈkā-gəl-/ as a plural noun and divided into syllables as ex·er·cise.
What is the origin of the word "Exercises"?
"Exercises" comes from 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.