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exercise vs misuse

misuse vs exercise

exercise and misuse both are nouns.

exercise and misuse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exercise Yes No Yes No
misuse Yes No Yes No
As nouns, misuse is a hyponym of exercise; that is, misuse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exercise:
  • exercise: the act of using
  • misuse: improper or excessive use
exercise (noun) misuse (noun)
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit improper or excessive use
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
exercise (verb) misuse (verb)
do physical exercise change the inherent purpose or function of something
give a workout to apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
learn by repetition
put to use
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Difference between exercise and misuse

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