Top synonyms for “exercise”: do, drill, drill, employment, example, exercising, exert, physical exercise, and 13 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)an action, often used negatively and without consequences“an exercise in futility”
- (noun)the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit“the doctor recommended regular exercise”
- (noun)a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding“you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook”
- (noun)systematic training by multiple repetitions“practice makes perfect”
- (noun)the act of using“he warned against the use of narcotic drugs”
- (noun)(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches“academic exercises”
- (verb)do physical exercise“She works out in the gym every day”
- (verb)give a workout to“Some parents exercise their infants”
- (verb)learn by repetition“We drilled French verbs every day”
- (verb)put to use“exert one's power or influence”
- (verb)carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions“practice law”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "exercise"?
Common synonyms for "exercise" include do, drill, drill, employment, example, exercising. Our thesaurus lists 21 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "exercise" mean?
an action, often used negatively and without consequences Example: "an exercise in futility"
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