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Gym

UK /["/dʒɪm/"]/US /["/dʒɪm/"]/

Definition

a room or hall with equipment for doing physical exercise, for example in a school

In simple words: A place to exercise and get fit.

Examples

  • I go to the gym every Monday to work out.
  • The new gym has many different machines for exercise.
  • She made many friends at the gym during her fitness classes.
  • After the gym, I feel energized and healthy.
  • The gym opens early in the morning for people to start their day.

Usage notes

Commonly used in everyday conversation. Suitable for both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using in very academic or professional settings unless discussing fitness programs.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'gym' as a short, quick place to get fit, like a 'gym-quick'.

Collocations

  • fully equipped
  • well-equipped
  • high-school
  • join
  • go to
  • hit
  • session
  • workout
  • membership
  • at the gym
  • in the gym
  • fully equipped
  • well-equipped
  • high-school
  • join
  • go to
  • hit
  • session
  • workout
  • membership
  • at the gym
  • in the gym

Synonyms

  • health club

Antonyms

  • couch
  • rest
  • sedentary lifestyle

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'gymnasium' which is often more formal.
  • Mispronounced as 'jim' instead of 'gym'.
  • Using it as a verb; 'to gym' is not standard English.