verb
Uncommon
exercising
EHKS-seye-zihng
Exercising (verb) means doing physical activity to build fitness, or actively using a right or power. Example: “He was exercising at the park when it started to rain.”
verb
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Doing physical activity to build fitness, or actively using a right or power.
"He was exercising at the park when it started to rain."
"I have been exercising every morning before work to get stronger."
"The council is exercising its right to refuse the planning request."
How to use exercising
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCurrently doing physical activity, or actively using a right or option.
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Word forms
- Plural
- exercisings
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Rhymes for exercising
rising
raising
arising
devising
advising
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cruising
uprising
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promising
surprising
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Frequently asked questions
What does “exercising” mean?
The word “exercising” means doing physical activity to build fitness, or actively using a right or power. In plain terms, currently doing physical activity, or actively using a right or option.
How do you pronounce “exercising”?
“Exercising” is pronounced EHKS-seye-zihng (/ˈɛksɚˌsaɪzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “exercising” in a sentence?
Here is “exercising” used in a sentence: “He was exercising at the park when it started to rain.”
What part of speech is “exercising”?
“Exercising” is a verb.
Is “exercising” a common word?
“Exercising” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between exercising and working out?
Exercising and working out both describe doing physical activity to build fitness, and the terms are largely interchangeable in everyday speech. "Working out" is a more informal, conversational phrase, while "exercising" is slightly more general and formal.
Can exercising mean more than physical activity?
Yes, exercising can also mean actively using a right or power, such as "exercising your right to vote," separate from its more common sense of physical activity.
Is exercising a verb or a noun?
Exercising is the -ing form of the verb exercise, describing the ongoing action of doing physical activity or actively using a right or power.
