Cool MateExercise
UK /["/ˈeksəsaɪz/"]/US /["/ˈeksərsaɪz/"]/
Definition
physical or mental activity that you do to stay healthy or become stronger
In simple words: Physical activity to stay healthy or fit.
Examples
- I go for a run every morning as part of my exercise routine.
- You should include some exercise in your daily life to stay healthy.
- The teacher gave us an exercise to practice our math skills.
- Reading is a good exercise for your brain as it keeps it active.
- They recommend 30 minutes of exercise at least three times a week.
Usage notes
Used when discussing health and fitness. Avoid in formal documents unless specifically about health. Common in everyday conversation.
Grammar pattern
exercise + object
Memory hint
Think of 'exercise' as 'exerting size' — making your body bigger and stronger.
Collocations
- good
- healthy
- hard
- do
- get
- take
- programme/program
- regime
- regimen
- during exercise
- a form of exercise
- a kind of exercise
- a type of exercise
- great
- basic
- simple
- series
- set
- do
- execute
- perform
- easy
- simple
- difficult
- series
- set
- do
- try
- complete
- exercise in
- effective
- free
- legitimate
- limit
- regulate
- justify
- the exercise of authority
- the exercise of power
- the exercise of discretion
- simple
- straightforward
- major
- carry out
- conduct
- perform
- exercise in
- the aim of the exercise
- the object of the exercise
- major
- field
- field-training
- conduct
- do
- execute
- on exercise
Synonyms
- workout
- training
- fitness routine
- activity
- drill
Antonyms
- sedentary
- inactive
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'exorcise', which means to drive out an evil spirit.
- Using 'exercise' as a noun with an incorrect verb form.
- Saying 'do exercise' instead of 'do exercises' or 'go exercise'.