A new user is preparing a class for in English with the game Word Muddle
The definition of exercise
15 Definitions of: exercise
-
- verb, to put into use; employ
- verb, to take exercise or perform exercises; exert one's muscles, etc, esp in order to keep fit
- verb, to practise using in order to develop or train
- verb, to perform or make proper use of
- verb, to bring to bear; exert
- verb, to occupy the attentions of, esp so as to worry or vex
- verb, military to carry out or cause to carry out, manoeuvres, simulated combat operations, etc
- noun, physical exertion, esp for the purpose of development, training, or keeping fit
- noun, mental or other activity or practice, esp in order to develop a skill
- noun, a set of movements, questions, tasks, etc, designed to train, improve, or test one's ability in a particular field
- noun, a performance or work of art done as practice or to demonstrate a technique
- noun, the performance of a function; discharge
- noun, military a manoeuvre or simulated combat operation carried out for training and evaluation
- noun, a ceremony or formal routine, esp at a school or college
- noun, gymnastics a particular type of event, such as performing on the horizontal bar
- Show me some examples of this word: exercise
- Show me the etymology of the word: exercise
| Synonyms: | work, use, campaign, trouble, fulfil, practise, pain, discipline, practice, application | And more... |
|---|
From Collins
©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of exercise