noun / verb · neutral
exercise
UK/ˈeksəsaɪz/US/ˈeksərsaɪz/EX·er·cise
Band 4-5speakingtask2
physical activity done to stay healthy or strengthen the body
Examples
“I do some exercise every morning to keep fit.”
“Regular exercise can improve your mood.”
“She exercises at the gym twice a week.”
Band 8 sentence
“Regular exercise not only improves cardiovascular health but also boosts mental well-being.”
Collocations
- do exercise
- regular exercise
Word family
exercise noun / verbexerciser nounexercising gerund / adjective
Common mistakes
I make exercise every morning.→I do exercise every morning.
He is exercise at the gym.→He exercises at the gym.
Say it for a higher band
5workout→6physical activity→7+exercise
Synonyms
workout
Easily confused
workout
“I did a quick 20-minute workout before breakfast.”
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