Rain Meaning in English
word
/ˈɹeɪn/
rayn
/ɹˈeɪn/
rayn
Definition
Water that falls from clouds in small drops. As a verb, it means that this water is falling from the sky.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used as an uncountable noun: 'rain' not 'a rain' in general statements. Common combinations: 'heavy rain', 'light rain', 'it’s raining', 'rainy day'. 'Rain' is stronger and wetter than 'drizzle'.
Spanish: lluviaPortuguese (BR): chuvaPortuguese (PT): chuvaChinese (Simplified): 雨Chinese (Traditional): 雨Hindi: बारिशArabic: مطرBengali: বৃষ্টিRussian: дождьJapanese: 雨Vietnamese: mưaKorean: 비Turkish: yağmurUrdu: بارشIndonesian: hujan
Example Sentences
The rain started in the afternoon.
basic
We stayed inside because of the rain.
basic
It will rain tomorrow morning.
basic
I was going to walk, but the rain changed my plans.
natural
It’s raining again, so bring a jacket.
natural
After weeks without rain, the garden finally looks alive again.
natural