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Exercise: Definition, Examples & Common Uses (3 meaning)

Meaning 1：physical activity (exercise)

exercise 🔊

/ˈeksərsaɪz/

n., v.

Physical activity you do to stay fit and healthy, like running or doing push-ups.

physical activity 🔊

➕

/ˈfɪzɪkəl ækˈtɪvɪti/

n., v.

Physical activity that you do to stay fit and healthy, such as running, jogging, or push-ups.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

"ex-" (out) + "arcere" (shut in); originally "to drive out" or "to train".

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'X' marks the spot: you 'ex'ercise to push out your limits and get fit.

📖 Example

Exercise is an important part of my daily routine, so I go for a run every morning. 🔊 Exercise is an important part of my daily routine, so I go for a run every morning.

🔗 Collocations

do exercise – perform physical activity

take exercise – engage in physical activity

physical exercise – bodily activity to improve health

🔄 Synonyms

workout (n.) – a session of vigorous physical exercise or training

training (n.) – the act of practicing a skill or physical activity to improve performance

activity (n.) – physical movement or action

🚫 Antonyms

rest (n.) – a period of relaxation or inactivity

inactivity (n.) – lack of physical movement

🌱 Derivatives

exerciser (n.) – a person who exercises

exercising (adj.) – engaging in physical activity

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'exercere' (to keep busy, to train), used in Roman military drills. In modern English, it refers to both physical workouts and applying rights.

Meaning 2：practice task (exercise)

exercise 🔊

/ˈeksərsaɪz/

n., v.

A piece of work given to students to practice and improve a skill, like a page of math problems.

Student writing math exercise in workbook on desk

practice task 🔊

➕

/ˈpræktɪs tæsk/

n., v.

A piece of work given to students to practice and improve a skill, such as solving math problems or writing sentences.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Our maths teacher asked us to complete the even-numbered exercises for homework. 🔊 Our math teacher asked us to complete the even-numbered exercises for homework.

🔗 Collocations

math exercise – a set of mathematical problems for practice

grammar exercise – a language practice task focusing on grammar rules

exercise book – a notebook used for writing exercises

🔄 Synonyms

assignment (n.) – a task or piece of work given to someone as part of a job or course of study

drill (n.) – repetitive practice to learn a skill

practice (n.) – the act of doing something repeatedly to improve

🚫 Antonyms

break (n.) – a period of rest between work

play (n.) – activity engaged in for enjoyment rather than work

🌱 Derivatives

exerciser (n.) – a person who performs exercises (less common)

Meaning 3：use a right (exercise)

exercise 🔊

/ˈeksərsaɪz/

n., v.

To use or apply something like power, a right, or a skill in a formal or careful way.

Musician hands playing piano exercise with precision

use a right 🔊

➕

/juz ə raɪt/

n., v.

To use or apply something such as power, a right, or a skill in a formal or careful way.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：advanced

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

As a citizen, you have the right to exercise your vote in the coming election. 🔊 As a citizen, you have the right to exercise your vote in the coming election.

🔗 Collocations

exercise power – use authority or influence

exercise authority – exert control or command

exercise caution – act carefully and prudently

🔄 Synonyms

exert (v.) – to put forth effort or apply something (like influence or strength)

apply (v.) – to put something into action or operation

employ (v.) – to use something for a specific purpose

🚫 Antonyms

neglect (v.) – to fail to use or pay attention to something

abandon (v.) – to give up or stop using something

ignore (v.) – to refuse to take notice of something

🌱 Derivatives

exercised (adj.) – worried or concerned (archaic)

exercisable (adj.) – able to be exercised or applied