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exercise vs shadowboxing

shadowboxing vs exercise

exercise and shadowboxing both are nouns.

exercise is a verb but shadowboxing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exercise Yes No Yes No
shadowboxing Yes No No No
As nouns, shadowboxing is a hyponym of exercise; that is, shadowboxing is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exercise:
  • exercise: systematic training by multiple repetitions
  • shadowboxing: sparring with an imaginary opponent (for exercise or training)
exercise (noun) shadowboxing (noun)
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit sparring with an imaginary opponent (for exercise or training)
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) shadowboxing (verb)
do physical exercise
give a workout to
learn by repetition
put to use
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Difference between exercise and shadowboxing

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