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practice

практиковать

Meaning of practice

train repeatedly

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EN-UK/ˈpræktɪs/
EN-US/ˈpræktɪs/
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practice usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

I practice piano for fifteen minutes before dinner every day.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

They practice calligraphy strokes together on Sundays.

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practice belongs to the topic "Online Learning". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

practiceberlatih
studentmahasiswa
examujian
homeworkpekerjaan rumah
answer questionsmenjawab pertanyaan
ask questionsmengajukan pertanyaan
deskmeja kerja

practice synonyms

Related words worth learning together

work on
A general, informal phrase meaning to spend time improving or developing something.
hone
To sharpen or refine a skill through focused practice; implies improvement and refinement.
polish
To improve or refine something (a skill, performance, text) to make it smoother or better.
train
Focuses on systematic instruction or preparation, often with a trainer or structured program.
rehearse
Used mainly for practicing a performance, speech or presentation by doing it as a rehearsal.
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🇬🇧en

A general, informal phrase meaning to spend time improving or developing something.

A2Very Often

I'm working on my pronunciation every day.

H
🇬🇧en
hone

To sharpen or refine a skill through focused practice; implies improvement and refinement.

B1Often

She honed her interview skills before applying for the job.

P
🇬🇧en
polish

To improve or refine something (a skill, performance, text) to make it smoother or better.

B1Often

He polished his presentation before the conference.

T
🇬🇧en
train

Focuses on systematic instruction or preparation, often with a trainer or structured program.

A2Very Often

She trains for the marathon three times a week.

R
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rehearse

Used mainly for practicing a performance, speech or presentation by doing it as a rehearsal.

B1Often

The band rehearsed the new song before the gig.

🇬🇧en

To do exercises (physical or mental) to practice or improve a skill; sometimes more specific than 'practice'.

A2Very Often

Do these grammar exercises to practice the new tense.

🇬🇧en

Emphasizes repetitive, often short, focused practice to build automatic responses or habits.

B1Often

The coach drilled the team on passing drills every session.

🇬🇧en

To put knowledge or a method into practical use; emphasizes usage rather than repetition to improve skill.

A2Very Often

Try to apply the grammar rules when you write.

S
🇬🇧en
study

To learn about a subject by reading, attending classes or research; emphasizes theory and learning rather than active repetition to improve performance.

A2Very Often

She studied the grammar rules before trying to speak.

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practice meaning: what does it mean?

train repeatedly

practice pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

practice is pronounced as /ˈpræktɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

practice definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I practice piano for fifteen minutes before dinner every day. Translation: Я стараюсь практиковать игру на пианино по пятнадцать минут перед ужином каждый день.

Is practice part of Online Learning vocabulary?

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Is practice part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, practice (практиковать) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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