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| 1. | [ noun ] the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit | |
| Synonyms: | workout exercising physical_exertion physical_exercise | |
| Examples: | "the doctor recommended regular exercise" "he did some exercising" "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit" |
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| Related terms: | effort set stretch kick_up conditioner bodybuilding stomach_exercise isotonic_exercise neck_exercise yoga jogging isometrics calisthenics arm_exercise back_exercise leg_exercise gymnastic_exercise kegel_exercises aerobics cardiopulmonary_exercise | |
| 2. | [ verb ] put to use | |
| Synonyms: | exert | |
| Examples: | "exert one's power or influence" |
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| Related terms: | use use | |
| 3. | [ verb ] carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions | |
| Synonyms: | do practice carry_out practise | |
| Examples: | : "practice law" |
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| Related terms: | take_up shamanize use work | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the act of using | |
| Synonyms: | use usage utilization employment utilisation | |
| Examples: | "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs" "skilled in the utilization of computers" |
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| Related terms: | activity application exploitation practice misuse play recycling use practice use | |
| 5. | [ verb ] do physical exercise | |
| Synonyms: | work_out | |
| Examples: | "She works out in the gym every day" |
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| Related terms: | train limber_up tone weightlift tumble gymnastic_apparatus move | |
| 6. | [ verb ] give a work-out to | |
| Synonyms: | work work_out | |
| Examples: | : "Some parents exercise their infants" "My personal trainer works me hard" "work one's muscles" |
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| Related terms: | work warm_up gymnastic_apparatus | |
| 7. | [ noun ] (education) a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding | |
| Synonyms: | example | |
| Examples: | "you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook" |
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| Related terms: | lesson | |
| 8. | [ noun ] systematic training by multiple repetitions | |
| Synonyms: | practice practice_session recitation drill | |
| Examples: | "practice makes perfect" |
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| Related terms: | training rehearsal scrimmage target_practice shadowboxing drill fire_drill manual_of_arms review rehearsal drill drill | |
| 9. | [ verb ] (education) learn by repetition | |
| Synonyms: | practice drill practise | |
| Examples: | "We drilled French verbs every day" "Pianists practice scales" |
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| Related terms: | learn | |
| 10. | [ noun ] (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches | |
| Examples: | "academic exercises" |
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| Related terms: | ceremony commencement plural | |
| Similar spelling: |
exerciser exorcise exorciser exercising exorcize exorcist exorcism exercycle excruciate |
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