Rainstorm Meaning in English
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التعريف
A period of heavy rain, usually with strong winds, sometimes causing flooding or power outages.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Rainstorm' is used for strong, heavy rain events, especially when brief but intense. Not just regular rain—usually sudden and possibly dangerous. Common combinations: 'a severe rainstorm', 'caught in a rainstorm'. Don’t confuse with 'thunderstorm' (which specifically includes thunder and lightning).
جمل نموذجية
A rainstorm flooded the streets last night.
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We waited in the car during the rainstorm.
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The weather forecast says there will be a rainstorm this afternoon.
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We got soaked when we were caught in a sudden rainstorm.
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After the rainstorm, the air felt fresh and cool.
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That was the worst rainstorm I've ever seen—the power went out for hours.
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