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Synonyms of practice

16 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for practice is exercise. Other synonyms of practice are drill, rehearsing, training and trial. The opposite of practice is theory.

Synonyms and similar words for practice

nounRepetition of an activity to improve a skill.

  • practicing
  • drillAn activity done as an exercise or practice (especially a military exercise), particularly in preparation for some...
  • exerciseAny activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.
  • training
  • rehearsingA rehearsal.
  • rehearsal
  • dry runA practice or rehearsal; especially, one that goes through all the motions of a physical process but without the raw...
  • trial
  • workout

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

nounA customary action, habit, or behaviour; a manner or routine.

  • customFrequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of...
  • habit
  • pattern
  • routine
  • wontOne's habitual way of doing things; custom, habit, practice.
  • wone

Opposite of practice

nounActual operation or experiment, in contrast to theory.

  • theoryThe underlying principles or methods of a given technical skill, art etc., as opposed to its practice.

Meaning of practice

  1. noun Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.
  2. noun An organized event for the purpose of performing such repetition.
  3. noun The state of being proficient due to repetition of a skill.

Full definition of practice

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Questions about synonyms of practice

What is another word for practice?
Practice has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as exercise, drill, rehearsing, training and trial.
What is the opposite of practice?
The opposite of practice is theory.
What does practice mean?
Practice means repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: practice (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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