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apply vs exercise

exercise vs apply

apply is not a noun while exercise is a noun.

apply and exercise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apply No No Yes No
exercise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, exercise is a hyponym of apply; that is, exercise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than apply:
  • apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  • exercise: put to use
Other hyponyms of apply include commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote, give, play, play, pull out all the stops, assign, put, ply, address, waste, misapply, misuse, avail, overdrive, overuse, cannibalise, cannibalize, recycle, reprocess, reuse, exploit, work, exploit, tap, extend, strain, exert, enjoy, take, share, put to work, work, implement, fall back, recur, resort.
apply (noun) exercise (noun)
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
systematic training by multiple repetitions
the act of using
an action, often used negatively and without consequences
(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
apply (verb) exercise (verb)
ask (for something) do physical exercise
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing give a workout to
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose learn by repetition
coat, cover or smear a surface with put to use
give or convey physically carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
avail oneself to
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis
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