practice

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

practices

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

practice

past (v2)

practiced

past participle (v3)

practiced

present participle

practicing

3rd person singular

practices

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

   • He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them.

2. 2.An organized event for the purpose of performing such repetition.

   • I have choir practice every Sunday after church.
   • Being on a team is hard: you're always having to go to practice while everyone else is taking it easy.

3. 3.The ongoing pursuit of a craft or profession, particularly in medicine or the fine arts.

4. 4.A place where a professional service is provided, such as a general practice.

   • She ran a thriving medical practice.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.Alternative spelling of practise.

   • I have been a liberal housekeeper enough, but I shall not be ashamed to practice economy now.

Overall

Common· #562

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Common

Academic

Common

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• pattern

Word family

• practical