noun · neutral
exercise
UK/ˈeksəsaɪz/US/ˈeksərsaɪz/EX·er·cise
Band 4-5speakingtask2
physical activity that you do to stay healthy or become stronger
Examples
“I go for 30 minutes of exercise most days to keep fit.”
“Regular exercise can improve your mood and energy.”
“She prefers outdoor exercise like running or cycling.”
Band 8 sentence
“I make sure to include a mix of cardio and strength exercise in my weekly routine to stay healthy.”
Collocations
- regular exercise
- do exercise
- exercise routine
Word family
exercise verbexercise nounexercises verb (3rd sg) / noun (plural)exercising verb (gerund)
Common mistakes
make exercise→do exercise
I exercise everyday→I exercise every day
Say it for a higher band
5play sports→6workout→7+exercise
Synonyms
workout
physical activity
Easily confused
practice
“He needs more practice if he wants to pass the exam.”
Related words
Learn this word with the rest of its set, and get reminded at the right time.
In Health & Fitness
Learn it with its set