Past tense of rehearse
regular verb
The past tense of rehearse is rehearsed. The past participle is also rehearsed.
Forms of rehearse
| Base form (V1) | rehearse [ɹɪˈhɜːs] |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | rehearsed |
| Past participle (V3) | rehearsed |
| Present participle | rehearsing |
| Third person singular | rehearses |
Rehearsed in a sentence
- The witness rehearsed the events of the night before for the listening detectives.
- The director rehearsed the cast incessantly in the days leading up to opening night, and as a result they were tired and cranky when it arrived.
- I took away the impression that the play was under rehearsed.From the entry take away
- I don't trust him. His story seems rehearsed.From the entry rehearsed
- However, any spoken passages which are underscored with music will also need to be rehearsed.2019, Matthew White, Staging Musicals: An Essential Guide, page 171. From the entry sitzprobe
Meaning of rehearse
- verb To repeat, as what has been already said; to tell over again; to recite.
- verb To narrate; to relate; to tell; to recount.
- verb To practise by recitation or repetition in private for experiment and improvement, prior to a public representation, especially in theater.
Questions about the past tense of rehearse
- What is the past tense of rehearse?
- The past tense of rehearse is rehearsed.
- What is the past participle of rehearse?
- The past participle of rehearse is rehearsed.
- Is rehearse a regular or irregular verb?
- Rehearse is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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