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exercises

n. C / U
A1 Beginner US //ˈɛksɝˌsaɪzəz// UK //ˈɛksəsˌaɪzɪz// ex·er·cis·es

n. physical activities you do to stay healthy and strong, or tasks you do to practice a skill.

n. physical activities performed to improve health or fitness; also, specific tasks or problems designed to develop a particular skill or area of knowledge.


SIMPLE

I do my breathing exercises every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The textbook includes several grammar exercises at the end of each chapter to help students practice.

COMPLEX

Regular physical exercises are essential for maintaining cardiovascular health, while cognitive exercises can help preserve mental acuity as we age.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural to refer to a set of activities; uncountable when referring to the general concept of physical exertion.

Pitfall

I made some exercisesI did some exercisesLearners often use 'make' instead of 'do' with exercises; 'do' is the correct colocation for performing a task or activity.

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