rehearsal
noun/rɪˈhɜrsəl/
Frequency rank: #6,214 most common English word
Meaning
A practice session for a performance, done before the actual event.
Example sentence
The cast gathered on stage for rehearsal before the big performance.
Synonyms & related words
- practice
- run-through
- preparation
- drill
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