What part of speech is “practice”
Noun
Definition:
practice is a term used most often to denote repetition of an activity with the purpose of improving skills or obtaining mastery of that activity.
Examples:
1. Practice makes perfect, so I'm trying to read as much as I can every day.
2. I'm opening my own medical practice next month.
3. We had a great practice in the classroom before taking the exam.
Tips:
when using the word 'practice' as a noun, be sure to use the appropriate article ('a', 'an', or 'the') when referring to a specific instance of an activity or profession.
Verb
Definition:
as a verb, 'practice' means to perform an activity or exercise regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency. It can also mean to carry out or perform a particular activity, method, or custom habitually or regularly.
Rules:
'practice' is used to indicate the action of doing something repeatedly to get better at it. It can also be used to indicate the habitual carrying out of a particular activity or custom.
Examples:
She practices the piano every day for an hour.
Doctors practice medicine.
They practice a strict daily routine.
Tips:
remember the distinction between the British and American spellings when writing for a specific audience. Don't confuse 'practicing' (doing something repeatedly) with 'practicing' in the sense of a professional carrying out their profession (like a practicing lawyer or doctor). The phrase 'practice makes perfect' is a common idiom that emphasizes the importance of regular practice to achieve mastery in a skill.