exercises
word · lemma: exercise
/ˈɛksɝˌsaɪzəz/
EK-sur-sy-zuhz
/ˈɛksəsˌaɪzɪz/
EK-suh-sy-ziz
Definition
Activities that people do to improve their physical fitness or to practice a skill. It can refer to workouts for the body or tasks given in a class to practice what you learn.
Usage & Nuances
Can refer to both physical workouts ('do exercises at the gym') and educational tasks ('math exercises'). Usually plural when talking about specific routines or multiple tasks. Don't confuse with 'exercise' (the uncountable noun for the general activity).
Spanish: ejerciciosPortuguese (BR): exercíciosPortuguese (PT): exercíciosChinese (Simplified): 练习 - 锻炼Chinese (Traditional): 練習 - 鍛鍊Hindi: व्यायामArabic: تمارينBengali: ব্যায়াম - অনুশীলন (শিক্ষা)Russian: упражненияJapanese: 運動 - 練習問題Vietnamese: bài tậpKorean: 운동 - 연습 문제Turkish: egzersizler - alıştırmalarUrdu: ورزشیں - مشقیں (تعلیمی)Indonesian: latihan - olahraga
Example Sentences
My teacher gave us five math exercises.
basic
Do these exercises to get stronger.
basic
I always forget to stretch before my exercises.
natural
These grammar exercises are pretty challenging.
natural
After doing those core exercises, my muscles really hurt!
natural
She does exercises every morning.
basic