Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Exercise”
Activity that requires your body to move and work hard to keep you strong and healthy, or a task to practice a skill
Word Family of Exercise
Some English words keep the same spelling as a noun and a verb. Context tells you which form is being used.
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Running and swimming are good forms of exercise for your heart health. A2
- The students completed a writing exercise to practice using past tense verbs. B1
- I do 30 minutes of exercise every morning before work. A2
Origin and Word Formation of Exercise
From Latin exercitium (training); exercere (to keep busy)
Regular exercise is increasingly emphasized in health advice worldwide; gym culture varies by region
Common Word Form Mistakes with Exercise
Wrong: I must do exercising every day.
Correct: I must do exercise every day.
Use noun 'exercise' after 'do', not gerund form; say 'exercise daily' as verb
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Exercise
What are the word forms of “exercise”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “exercise”?
“exercise” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Can “exercise” be both a noun and a verb?
Yes. Some words keep the same spelling across parts of speech; the surrounding sentence shows the function.
Where does “exercise” come from?
From Latin exercitium (training); exercere (to keep busy)