exercised
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1 having done physical activity (adj.) B1 Intermediatehaving spent time moving your body or working out to stay healthy.
having engaged in physical exertion or bodily activity for the purpose of health or training.
ExampleThe dog was well exercised and slept soundly for the rest of the afternoon.
ExampleA properly exercised horse is generally more manageable and less prone to developing nervous habits in the stable.
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2 worried or upset (adj.) C1 Advanced Formalfeeling very worried, annoyed, or excited about a particular subject.
agitated, preoccupied, or deeply concerned about a specific issue. Often used with 'about' or 'over'.
ExampleThe local residents are very exercised about the plans to build a new motorway.
ExampleThe board of directors became increasingly exercised over the recent drop in share prices, demanding an immediate explanation from the CEO.
UsageUsually follows a linking verb and takes the preposition 'about' or 'over'.
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3 used or applied (adj.) C1 Advanced Formal Technical Lawused or put into action, like a right or a power.
having been put into practice, used, or acted upon; typically refers to rights, powers, or influence.
ExampleThe newly exercised powers of the committee allowed them to stop the project.
ExampleThe treaty remains in effect, though its more controversial clauses have rarely been exercised by the signatory nations.
- unexercised
From exercise + -ed.