raining

[ˈreɪnɪŋ]

raining Definition

• 1. the activity of water falling in drops from the atmosphere
• 2. to have rain fall from the sky

Using raining: Examples

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

• Example

  It's raining outside.

• Example

  It has been raining all day.

• Example

  I hope it stops raining soon.

raining Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for raining

• precipitating
• drizzling
• pouring

Phrases with raining

• rain cats and dogs

  to rain very heavily

  Example

  It was raining cats and dogs when I left the office.

• rain or shine

  regardless of the weather conditions

  Example

  The concert will take place, rain or shine.

• save for a rainy day

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

  Example

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

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Summary: raining in Brief

The verb 'raining' [ˈreɪnɪŋ] refers to the activity of water falling in drops from the atmosphere. It is often used to describe the weather, as in 'It's raining outside.' Other common phrases include 'rain cats and dogs,' meaning to rain very heavily, and 'save for a rainy day,' which means to save money for a future time when it might be needed unexpectedly.