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The cast had rehearsal after school.
What does Rehearsal mean?
A rehearsal is practice before performing.
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Practice before a performance or presentation.
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During rehearsal, the choir practiced the hardest song twice.
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A careful rehearsal helps performers feel prepared before the audience arrives.
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WordRehearsal.
Partnoun.
MeaningRehearsal means A rehearsal is practice before performing.
ExampleExample: The cast had rehearsal after school.
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- Syllables
- ri · hur · sul
- Strongest beat
- hur
- Ending
- sul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hur.
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practiceUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
run-throughUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
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performanceUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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rehearsals
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