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Practice

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpræktɪs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpræktɪs/"]/

Meaning of Practice

doing an activity or training regularly so that you can improve your skill; the time you spend doing this

In simple words: To do something repeatedly to improve your skills.

Practice in a sentence

• I need to practice my guitar skills every day.
• The best way to improve is through consistent practice.
• In basketball, practice is essential for teamwork.
• She goes to dance practice every Tuesday night.
• Without regular practice, it’s hard to get better.

How to use Practice

Use 'practice' when referring to improving skills through repetition. In a formal context, use 'practise' (with an 's' in British English) for the verb form. Avoid using in very casual or slang conversations.

Grammar pattern

practice + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'practice exam' — you practice to prepare.

Related words

Collocations with Practice

• basketball
• batting
• football
• do
• get
• get in
• facilities
• field
• ground
• out of practice
• with practice
• practice at
• be good practice for something
• practice makes perfect
• put something into
• in practice
• good
• recommended
• sound
• introduce
• adopt
• employ
• exist
• begin
• continue
• practice among
• practice for
• practice in
• a change in practice
• a code of practice
• make a practice of something
• successful
• clinical
• legal
• be in
• go into
• set up in

Synonyms for Practice

• rehearse
• train
• exercise
• drill
• study

Opposites of Practice

• neglect
• ignore

Common mistakes with Practice

• Confused with 'practise' which is the verb form in British English.
• Using 'practice' as a verb in British English, where it should be 'practise'.
• Omitting the object when specifying what to practice.

Frequently asked questions about Practice

What does Practice mean?

To do something repeatedly to improve your skills.

What is the definition of Practice?

doing an activity or training regularly so that you can improve your skill; the time you spend doing this

How do you use Practice in a sentence?

I need to practice my guitar skills every day.

Can you give another example of Practice?

The best way to improve is through consistent practice.

What are synonyms for Practice?

Common alternatives include rehearse, train, exercise, drill, study.

What is the opposite of Practice?

Opposite meanings include neglect, ignore.

What words go with Practice?

It commonly pairs with basketball, batting, football, do, get, get in, facilities, field, ground, out of practice, with practice, practice at, be good practice for something, practice makes perfect, put something into, in practice, good, recommended, sound, introduce, adopt, employ, exist, begin, continue, practice among, practice for, practice in, a change in practice, a code of practice, make a practice of something, successful, clinical, legal, be in, go into, set up in.

What are common mistakes when using Practice?

Confused with 'practise' which is the verb form in British English. Using 'practice' as a verb in British English, where it should be 'practise'. Omitting the object when specifying what to practice.

How do you pronounce Practice?

US: /["/ˈpræktɪs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpræktɪs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Practice?

Use 'practice' when referring to improving skills through repetition. In a formal context, use 'practise' (with an 's' in British English) for the verb form. Avoid using in very casual or slang conversations.

What CEFR level is Practice?

"Practice" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.