verb/noun · neutral
practice
/ˈpræktɪs/PRAC·tice
Band 4-5speakingtask2
To do something repeatedly to improve a skill; a session spent doing this.
Examples
“We practice every evening to prepare for the match.”
“I have practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays.”
“Regular practice is essential to improve technique.”
Band 8 sentence
“Consistent, focused practice under a coach's supervision is the most reliable way to refine complex skills.”
Collocations
- practice session
- have practice
- practice regularly
Word family
practice nounpractice verbpractitioner noun
Common mistakes
I have a practice today.→I have practice today.
She practises every day.→She practices every day.
Say it for a higher band
5train→6training→7+practice
Synonyms
train
Easily confused
training
“The team has a training session every morning.”
Related words
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In Sport & Exercise
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