rain

/ɹˈe‍ɪn/

/ˈɹeɪn/

Rain

water that falls in small drops from the sky

synonyms : rainfall

drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds

synonyms : rainwater

anything happening rapidly or in quick successive

synonyms : pelting

to rain

MAIN VERB

(of water) to fall from the sky in the shape of small drops

synonyms : rain down

to pour down or descend in great quantity, as if from the sky

to shower or bestow upon someone or something in large amounts

Examples

1. The daily weather report predicted rain for tomorrow.

2. The darkness of the storm clouds signaled an impending rain.

3. Come rain or shine.

4. The team rained down blows on their opponents, overwhelming them with a flurry of punches.