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rehearsal

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of rehearsal

a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance

  • we made a few mistakes in rehearsal, but we were pretty sure that weʼd be OK on opening night
Synonyms of rehearsal

dry run, practice (also practise), trial
Words Related to rehearsal

dress rehearsal

preview

run-through, walk-through

drill, exercise

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