noun
Meaning 1
The act by which something is exercised.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
exercising
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Canada, General-American: /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪzɪŋ/
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CMU ARPABET: EH1 K S ER0 S AY2 Z IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
verb
Meaning 2
present participle and gerund of exercise
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the doctor recommended regular exercise
- he did some exercising
- the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: exercise, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: effort, elbow grease, exertion, travail, sweat
Narrower terms: cardiopulmonary exercise, gymnastic exercise, kick up, set, exercise set, bodybuilding, anaerobic exercise, muscle building, musclebuilding, calisthenics, callisthenics, isometrics, isometric exercise, isotonic exercise, Kegel exercises, pubococcygeus exercises, stretch, stretching, arm exercise, back exercise, leg exercise, neck exercise, stomach exercise, tummy crunch, yoga
History
Etymology
No etymology was provided for this word.
Real reading context