Rehearsal Meaning in English
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التعريف
A rehearsal is a practice session before a play, concert, speech, or other public performance. It is used to prepare, fix mistakes, and make the final event go smoothly.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Most commonly used for performances such as theater, music, dance, and speeches. 'Practice' is broader, but 'rehearsal' usually suggests preparing for a specific public event. Common collocations: 'dress rehearsal', 'final rehearsal', 'rehearsal space', 'rehearsal dinner' (for weddings, a special separate meaning).
جمل نموذجية
The band has a rehearsal tonight.
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We arrived early for the rehearsal.
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She missed the first rehearsal because she was sick.
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That wasn't the real show—it was just a rehearsal.
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After three hours of rehearsal, everyone was tired but ready.
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We're doing one last rehearsal before the audience comes in.
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