rain

[reɪn]

rain Definition

water that falls in drops from the clouds in the sky.

Using rain: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rain" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    It's raining outside.

  • Example

    The forecast calls for rain all week.

  • Example

    The rain made the roads slick and dangerous.

  • Example

    We got caught in a sudden rainstorm.

rain Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with rain

  • regardless of the weather conditions

    Example

    The concert will go on, rain or shine.

  • raining cats and dogs

    raining very heavily

    Example

    I'm not going out in this weather - it's raining cats and dogs!

  • to save money for a future time when it might be needed

    Example

    I always try to save some money each month to save for a rainy day.

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Summary: rain in Brief

Rain [reɪn] is water that falls in drops from the clouds in the sky. It can be light or heavy, and is often accompanied by phrases like 'rain or shine,' meaning regardless of weather conditions, and 'raining cats and dogs,' meaning raining very heavily. The phrase 'save for a rainy day' means to save money for a future time when it might be needed.

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