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EXERCISES

(noun, verb)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Exercises.

Exercises - as a noun

The act of using

Example: "He warned against the use of narcotic drugs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
employment19usage6use3utilisation11utilization20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Systematic training by multiple repetitions

Example: "Practice makes perfect"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drill6practice14practice sessionrecitation12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grooming12preparation15training9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding

Example: "You must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
example18

(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches

Example: "Academic exercises"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ceremonial14ceremonial occasionceremony15observance17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An action, often used negatively and without consequences

Example: "An exercise in futility"

Exercises - as a verb

Put to use

Example: "Exert one's power or influence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exert12

Carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

Example: "Practice law"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
do3practice14practise12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give a workout to

Example: "Some parents exercise their infants"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
work11work out

Do physical exercise

Example: "She works out in the gym every day"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
work out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Learn by repetition

Example: "We drilled french verbs every day"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drill6practice14practise12

Example Sentences

"He does yoga exercises every morning."
"The physical therapist recommended specific exercises to strengthen my injured shoulder."
"The students were given a set of grammar exercises to complete for homework."
"I always warm up with stretching exercises before starting my workout."
"The doctor prescribed a series of breathing exercises to help with my anxiety."
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Word Game Points

Is EXERCISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exercises is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXERCISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is EXERCISES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, exercises is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXERCISES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is EXERCISES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exercises is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXERCISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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