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well-rehearsed

re·hearse
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-hurs]
    • /rɪˈhɜrs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-hurs]
    • /rɪˈhɜrs/

Definitions of well-rehearsed word

  • verb with object well-rehearsed to practice (a musical composition, a play, a speech, etc.) in private prior to a public presentation. 1
  • verb with object well-rehearsed to drill or train (an actor, musician, etc.) by rehearsal, as for some performance or part. 1
  • verb with object well-rehearsed to relate the facts or particulars of; recount. 1
  • verb without object well-rehearsed to rehearse a play, part, etc.; participate in a rehearsal. 1
  • adjective well-rehearsed (of a play, speech, excuse, etc) sufficiently practised or prepared in advance to ensure a good performance 0
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Origin of well-rehearsed

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English rehersen, rehercen < Middle French rehercier to repeat, equivalent to re- re- + hercier to strike, harrow (derivative of herce, herse a harrow); see hearse

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Parts of speech for Well-rehearsed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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well-rehearsed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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