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manual vs exercise

exercise vs manual

manual and exercise both are nouns.

manual is an adjective but exercise is not an adjective.

manual is not a verb while exercise is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
manual Yes Yes No No
exercise Yes No Yes No
As nouns, exercise is a hypernym of manual; that is, exercise is a word with a broader meaning than manual:
  • manual: (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
  • exercise: systematic training by multiple repetitions
Other hypernyms of manual include drill, practice, practice session, recitation.
manual (noun) exercise (noun)
(military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
a small handbook 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
manual (adjective) exercise (adjective)
requiring human effort
of or relating to the hands
doing or requiring physical work
manual (verb) exercise (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 manual and exercise

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