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Session 14

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4 ways to use 'practice'

Learn how to use 'practice'.

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Practice has a lot of different meanings that you can use in many situations.

Remember, this is practice with a C, not an S because it's a noun.

One. Practice can be the reality of actually doing something, not just the idea or theory of it.

It sounded like a good plan but in practice, it was terrible.

Two. It can be used to describe a custom or tradition, like typical traditions in a country.

In the UK, it's common practice to tip taxi drivers and hairdressers.

Three. We use it to describe an activity that we do regularly.

I enjoy football practice because I love football and I see my friends.

I hope you enjoyed this English practice.

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Practice

Practice, as a noun, can be the reality of doing something, rather than the theory.

  • It sounded like a good plan but in practice, it was terrible.
  • Your idea works in theory. Let's see if it works in practice.

Practice can be used to describe a custom or tradition.

  • It's common practice to tip taxi drivers and hairdressers in the UK.
  • Shaking hands before and after a business meeting is good practice.

We can also use practice to describe an activity that we do regularly.

  • I enjoy football practice because I love football and I see my friends.
  • I have to go now. I have band practice this evening.

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