exercise vs activity

activity vs exercise

exercise and activity both are nouns.

exercise is a verb but activity is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
exercise	Yes	No	Yes	No
activity	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, activity is a hypernym of exercise; that is, activity is a word with a broader meaning than exercise:

exercise: the act of using
activity: any specific behavior

exercise (noun)	activity (noun)
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit	any specific behavior
a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding	the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically
systematic training by multiple repetitions	an organic process that takes place in the body
the act of using	a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
an action, often used negatively and without consequences	the state of being active
(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches	(chemistry) the capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction

exercise (verb)	activity (verb)
do physical exercise
give a workout to
learn by repetition
put to use
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

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