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How to pronounce exercise
Say it like this: /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does exercise mean?
nounAny activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.
“The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay.”
Activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness.
“I like to do my exercises every morning before breakfast. I do calisthenics for physical exercise, and I do crosswords for mental exercise.”
Such activity of physical nature, for physical fitness (plus also mental benefit).
“Swimming is good exercise.”
verbTo exert for the sake of training or improvement; to practice in order to develop.
“to exercise troops or horses; to exercise one's brain with a puzzle”
To perform physical activity for health or training.
“I exercise at the gym every day.”
To use (a right, an option, etc.); to put into practice.
“exercise caution”
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