Words / A2

PRAK-tiss/ˈpræktɪs/

In British English practise is the verb and practice is the noun: practise English; football practice. American English uses practice for both. Practise + noun / practise + -ing. Train is more for sport or jobs; practise is for a skill you repeat.

Meaning

To do something again and again so you get better.

Examples

• “Practise the new words every day.”
• “Practise these words aloud.”
• “She needs more practice.”

Good to know

UK: practise (verb), practice (noun). US: practice for both.

Near in meaning

train

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