Exercise ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Exercise ( noun )

1. An activity or set of activities done in order to become stronger and healthier.
2. A physical activity that is done to become stronger and healthier.
3. A particular activity or set of activities done to become stronger and healthier.
4. A task or activity that is done to practice or improve a skill.
5. An activity done as part of a particular job or role.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french exercice, from latin exercitium "training, practice", from exercitare "keep in practice", from ex- "thoroughly" + arcere "to hold, keep".

Examples:

1. The doctor recommended regular exercise.
2. He goes to the gym for exercise.
3. The exercise was too difficult for her.
4. The teacher gave the students an exercise to practice grammar.
5. The soldiers were doing their morning exercise.

(As a verb)

Exercise ( verb )

1. An activity or set of activities done in order to become stronger and healthier.
2. A physical activity that is done to become stronger and healthier.
3. A particular activity or set of activities done to become stronger and healthier.
4. A task or activity that is done to practice or improve a skill.
5. An activity done as part of a particular job or role.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french exercice, from latin exercitium "training, practice", from exercitare "keep in practice", from ex- "thoroughly" + arcere "to hold, keep".

Examples:

1. The doctor recommended regular exercise.
2. He goes to the gym for exercise.
3. The exercise was too difficult for her.
4. The teacher gave the students an exercise to practice grammar.
5. The soldiers were doing their morning exercise.