Rains Meaning and Definition
Rains
Pronunciation
/rɛnz/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A type of precipitation that is characterized by small droplets of water falling from the sky, typically as a result of atmospheric water vapor condensing and becoming visible.
Examples
- It rained heavily overnight, causing flooding in the streets.
- We had to take an umbrella with us because of the light rain.
Synonyms
- Shower
- Downpour
- Fall
Antonyms
- Sunshine
- Drought
- Dry
Etymology
The word “rains” has its origins in Old English, where it was spelled “regn”. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word “*regniz”, which is also the source of the Modern English word “rain”.
Usage Notes
Rains can be used to describe a variety of precipitation types, including heavy rain, light rain, and even snow. It is often used in the plural form, but can also be used as a singular noun to refer to a general state of precipitation.
Cultural References
Rains has been featured in various songs, including “Here Comes the Rain Again” by Eurythmics and “Rainy Days and Mondays” by The Carpenters.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- It’s pouring rain
- Raining cats and dogs
- Raining on someone’s parade
Related Words or Phrases
- Weather
- Forecast
- Storm
Collocations
- Heavy rains caused flooding
- The light rains made the streets wet
- Rains brought relief to the drought-stricken area
Frequency of Use
Rains is a commonly used word in everyday language, with an average frequency of use of 1.37 per 1,000 words.
Common Misspellings
- Raine
- Ren
- Reyn