Is practice a noun or a verb?

It can be both. As a noun, it means repeated training or a profession. As a verb, it means to do something again to improve.

What is the difference between practice and exercise?

Exercise is usually a specific activity or drill. Practice is broader and means repeated work to improve a skill.

How do I use practice in British English?

In British English, practice is usually the noun. The verb is often spelled practise.

Is practice used in academic writing?

Yes. It is common in academic and business English, especially in phrases like 'in practice' and 'best practice'.

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practice

/ˈpræk.tɪs/

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noun

The act of doing something again and again to improve your skill. It can also mean regular work in a job like medicine or law.

Her piano practice is every evening.
He opened a law practice in Delhi.
Good practice takes time and patience.

verb

To do an activity again and again so you can become better at it. It can also mean to do something regularly as your job or belief.

I practice English every day.
She practices yoga before work.
They practice what they teach.

Adinary Nuance

Practice is broader than exercise. Exercise often means a specific drill or physical activity, while practice can mean any repeated training. It is also different from practise in British English, which is the verb spelling. In American English, practice is used for both noun and verb.

In other languages

Vietnamese: thực hành
Spanish: práctica
Chinese: 练习
Japanese: 練習
Korean: 연습

Etymology

Practice came into English from Old French pratique, from Greek praktikos, meaning 'active' or 'fit for action'. The word developed both the idea of repeated training and real work in a profession.

Common phrases

practice makes perfectin practiceput into practicemedical practice

Synonyms

training rehearsal drill habit

Related words

exercise skill routine profession

Frequently asked questions

Is practice a noun or a verb?: It can be both. As a noun, it means repeated training or a profession. As a verb, it means to do something again to improve.
What is the difference between practice and exercise?: Exercise is usually a specific activity or drill. Practice is broader and means repeated work to improve a skill.
How do I use practice in British English?: In British English, practice is usually the noun. The verb is often spelled practise.
Is practice used in academic writing?: Yes. It is common in academic and business English, especially in phrases like 'in practice' and 'best practice'.