exercise

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
  2. noun the act of using
  3. noun systematic training by multiple repetitions

Etymology

From Middle English exercise, from Old French exercise, from Latin exercitium.

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Synonyms

exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout

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