exercise

/ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

nounverbex · er · cise

Think: “EXtra ENERGY? EXERCISE!” — it starts with EX- and ends with -CISE like “size” (/saɪz/).

Yes, it's exercise. Remember the tricky middle: **exer-** (not *excer-*), and the ending sounds like **“size”**: **-cise**.

Definitions

  1. nounPhysical activity done to improve health, strength, or fitness.
  2. nounA task or practice activity done to learn or improve a skill.
  3. verbTo be physically active in order to stay healthy or become stronger.
  4. verbTo use or practice a skill, right, or power.

Examples

  • “She does exercise every morning before school.”
  • “The teacher assigned a grammar exercise for homework.”
  • “It’s important to exercise your muscles and your mind.”
  • “Citizens can exercise their right to vote in the election.”

Synonyms

workouttrainingpracticeactivitydrill

Antonyms

restinactivity

Translations

ES ejercicioPT exercícioFR exercice

Common misspellings

excerciseexersizeexersiseexcersiseexcersizeexersciseexcersiceexercize

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