exercise
Translation
exercise, workout, task, drill
Examples
I do exercise every morning.
I do exercise every morning.
Please complete exercise number three.
Please complete exercise number three.
This is an exercise in patience.
This is an exercise in patience.
Grammar Patterns
(uncountable) physical activity done to improve health. I do exercise every morning.
(countable) a task set to practice a skill. Please complete exercise number three.
Similar Words
Synonyms: workout, training, practice, drill
Etymology
From Latin 'exercere' (keep busy, train), from 'ex-' (out) + 'arcere' (to restrain). The original sense is 'to remove restraint'.
Memory Tips
Think of getting your energy 'ex-' (out) through physical activity.