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work out

/ˌwəːk ˈaʊt/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of performing an exercise or series of exercises to improve physical fitness.

  • Verb

    To find a solution or answer to a problem or question.


Synonyms

figure out , train
Rhymes
Words rhyming with work out
shout , about , pout , drought
Variants
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workout , workouts , work out , worked out , working out , works out , have her work cut out for one , have his work cut out for one , have one's work cut out for one , have their work cut out for one , iron out the kinks , work out the kinks , work/iron out the kinks
Etymology
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The phrase 'work out' originated from the idea of putting effort into achieving a goal, whether it be physical fitness or finding a solution.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the term 'work out' in relation to exercise was in the late 1800s?

  2. The average person takes about 10,000 steps during a typical 'work out' at the gym.

  3. The word 'work out' can also be used as a noun to refer to the results or outcome of an effort or process.


Related Concepts
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  1. Exercise: The practice of physical activity to maintain or improve health and fitness.

  2. Fitness: The state of being healthy, strong, and active.

  3. Solution: A answer to a problem or question.


Culture
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The term 'work out' is commonly used in fitness culture and has become a popular phrase in modern language. It can also be found in various forms of literature, music, and art, such as the title of a song by Rihanna or a poem by Langston Hughes.

How to Memorize "work out"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself lifting weights in a gym, sweating and pushing yourself to complete your workout. Visualize yourself sitting at a desk, brainstorming ideas and working through a problem to find a solution.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'work out' with the idea of putting effort into achieving a goal. Associate the word 'work out' with the feeling of accomplishment and progress.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Work Out = Wake Up, Reach Out, Exercise' to remember the steps of a workout. Use the mnemonic 'Work Out = Words Our Minds Understand, Think Of' to remember the meaning of the word 'work out' in the context of finding a solution.


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