Rain Meaning and Definition

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Rain

Rain

Pronunciation

/reɪn/

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

a natural phenomenon characterized by water droplets or ice crystals falling from the sky to the ground

Examples

  • The rain poured down on the city, causing flooding.
  • We need to take an umbrella because it’s raining.

Synonyms

  • Downpour
  • Storm

Antonyms

  • Sun
  • Snow

Etymology

The word “rain” comes from Old English “regn”, which is related to the Proto-Germanic “regiz” and the Proto-Indo-European “rekt”.

Usage Notes

Rain can be used to describe a specific type of weather, or it can be used metaphorically to describe a negative situation.

Cultural References

Rain has been a popular theme in music, art, and literature, with examples including “Singin’ in the Rain”, “Rainy Days and Mondays”, and “The Rainbow Connection”.

Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases

  • Rain on someone’s parade
  • When it rains, it pours

Related Words or Phrases

  • Shower
  • Storm
  • Flood

Collocations

  • Raincoat
  • Umbrella
  • Stormy weather

Frequency of Use

Rain is a commonly used word in everyday language, with an estimated frequency of use of around 1.5%.

Common Misspellings

  • Rane
  • Rin

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