noun · informal
gym
/dʒɪm/GYM
Band 5-6speakingtask2
A place with equipment for physical exercise and training.
Examples
“I go to the gym three times a week to lift weights.”
“The university gym is open until late in the evening.”
“She bought new shoes specifically for the gym.”
Band 8 sentence
“I try to go to the gym three times a week because regular strength training helps me avoid back pain.”
Collocations
- go to the gym
- gym membership
- join a gym
Word family
gym noungymnasium noungo to the gym phrase
Common mistakes
I go to gym every day.→I go to the gym every day.
She have gym membership.→She has a gym membership.
Say it for a higher band
5sport centre→6fitness centre→7+gym
Synonyms
fitness centre
Easily confused
fitness centre
“If your town doesn't have a gym, you can join a nearby fitness centre.”
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