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rehearsed

Rehearsed (adj) means Practised and prepared in advance, sometimes to the point of sounding artificial. Example: “His apology sounded rehearsed rather than sincere.”

adj
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Practised and prepared in advance, sometimes to the point of sounding artificial.
"His apology sounded rehearsed rather than sincere."

How to use rehearsed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPractised beforehand — often implying it feels less genuine as a result.

Common pairings
well-rehearsed sound rehearsed

Word forms

more rehearsed comparative, most rehearsed superlative

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What does “rehearsed” mean?

The word “rehearsed” means practised and prepared in advance, sometimes to the point of sounding artificial. In plain terms, practised beforehand — often implying it feels less genuine as a result.

How do you use “rehearsed” in a sentence?

Here is “rehearsed” used in a sentence: “His apology sounded rehearsed rather than sincere.”

What part of speech is “rehearsed”?

“Rehearsed” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of rehearsed?

"rehearsed" (adj) means practised and prepared in advance, sometimes to the point of sounding artificial.

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