exercising

/ˈɛksərˌsaɪzɪŋ/

verbnounex · er · cis · ing

Think: “EX-ER-CISE + ING” — you add **-ing** to **exercise**, and the **e** drops: exercis + ing.

Yes, it's exercising. Drop the silent **e** in **exercise** before adding **-ing**: **exercise → exercising** (not *exerciseing*).

Definitions

  1. verbpresent participle of exercise; doing physical activity to improve health or fitness, or practicing a skill regularly
  2. nounthe act of doing physical activity or practice; exercise activity

Examples

  • “She is exercising every morning before school.”
  • “Exercising regularly can help you sleep better at night.”
  • “He hurt his ankle while exercising at the gym.”

Synonyms

working outtrainingconditioningpracticingdrilling

Antonyms

restinginactivity

Translations

ES haciendo ejercicioPT fazendo exercícioFR faisant de l’exercice

Common misspellings

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