Definition of "practice"

Kid-friendly meaning of practice, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "practice" mean?

practice (verb) — to do something over and over to get better at it.

Part of speechVerb Syllables2 (prac·tice)

Example sentences using "practice"

Grade K–2
I practice the piano.
Grade 3–5
She had to practice her piano piece every single day for the whole month of April.
Grade 6–8
Practice doesn't always make perfect — but careful practice on the hard parts does almost always make you slightly less terrible at the thing you were avoiding.

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