Pronunciation: /reɪn/
noun water that falls from the sky in droplets
A1 I like to listen to the sound of rain falling on the roof.
A2 The rain made the streets slippery, so I had to be careful while walking.
B1 The rain is forecasted to continue throughout the weekend, so don't forget your umbrella!
B2 The heavy rain caused flooding in several areas, leading to road closures and evacuations.
C1 The rainforest ecosystem relies on regular rainfall to sustain its diverse plant and animal life.
C2 The gentle sound of rain tapping against the window was a soothing lullaby as I drifted off to sleep.
verb to fall as rain
A1 It rains a lot in the rainy season.
A2 I like to listen to the sound of rain falling on the roof.
B1 The weather forecast predicts that it will rain tomorrow.
B2 The farmers are hoping for rain to water their crops.
C1 The sudden rain shower caught us by surprise during our hike.
C2 The heavy rain caused flooding in several low-lying areas.
formal The forecast predicts heavy rain for the next few days.
informal I heard it's going to rain all weekend.
slang Let's stay in and watch movies, it's raining cats and dogs outside.
figurative Her tears fell like rain as she listened to the sad news.
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