Rain
noun
Water droplets that fall from the sky.
The rain is pouring down today.
Often appears as...
- rain shower
- rain storm
verb
To fall as water droplets from the sky.
It started to rain heavily.
Often appears as...
- rain heavily
- rain continuously
verb
To give or deliver abundantly.
Compliments rained down on the young artist.
Often appears as...
- rain compliments
- rain blows
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Approving
noun
A large number of things falling or hitting relentlessly.
He unleashed a rain of punches.
Often appears as...
- rain of punches
- rain of bullets
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Disapproving
noun
Water droplets that fall from the sky.
The rain is pouring down today.
Often appears as...
- rain shower
- rain storm
verb
To fall as water droplets from the sky.
It started to rain heavily.
Often appears as...
- rain heavily
- rain continuously
verb
To give or deliver abundantly.
Compliments rained down on the young artist.
Often appears as...
- rain compliments
- rain blows
Usage tips
Approving
noun
A large number of things falling or hitting relentlessly.
He unleashed a rain of punches.
Often appears as...
- rain of punches
- rain of bullets
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Term
Used to describe typical weather patterns or forecasts.
April is known for its unpredictable rain.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies inconvenience or gloominess in various contexts.
Our picnic was ruined by the sudden rain.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Can symbolize sadness or trouble in literature or conversation.
After the news, a rain of sorrow fell upon them.
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Term
Used to describe typical weather patterns or forecasts.
April is known for its unpredictable rain.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies inconvenience or gloominess in various contexts.
Our picnic was ruined by the sudden rain.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Can symbolize sadness or trouble in literature or conversation.
After the news, a rain of sorrow fell upon them.
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Term
Used to describe typical weather patterns or forecasts.
April is known for its unpredictable rain.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies inconvenience or gloominess in various contexts.
Our picnic was ruined by the sudden rain.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Can symbolize sadness or trouble in literature or conversation.
After the news, a rain of sorrow fell upon them.
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The reality constructed...
universities the universe lowered the sky joins them the clouds bursting in among them with a bit brought up with a broad promise of rain the key to the crowd lay asleep in a sofas cassock pocket and no one wanted to be opened no not to be shut when they reach the airport Junction the police thought it
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How smart are...
at the bottom of long tubes by spitting water into them. While orangutans are able to pass cognitive tests with flying colors, there are certain problems that they need our help to solve. Indonesia has the world's highest rate of deforestation, and millions of acres of rain forest are burned annually
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Why is Mount Everest so...
and form rain or snow. As that falls, it wears down the landscape, dissolving rocks or breaking them down in a process known as weathering. Water moving downhill carries the weathered material and erodes the landscape, carving out deep valleys and jagged peaks.
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If superpowers were...
or make any noise breathing, otherwise they'll know you're there. And, just because you start off invisible, doesn't mean you'll stay that way. What if someone accidentally spills scolding hot coffee on you? And what if it rains?
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These Ancient Birds Have...
These birds mate for life and the male reaffirms the bond by displaying to the female. They're building a mud nest on the underside of the boulder's overhang, where it'll be protected from the rain. The female takes the lead.
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Thunderstorms 101 PIPE...
Cool, dry air from the upper layers of the atmosphere known as a downdraft then pull this moisture downward causing it to fall as life-sustaining rain. In addition to helping sustain life, thunderstorms also help
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The best kindergarten...
You never melt in rain. So, children are supposed to be outside. So that is how we should treat them. This is how they divide classrooms. They are supposed to help teachers.
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The Unsinkable Lizard PIPE...
one of the greatest rain factories on earth is the amazon rainforest life here is not without challenges but those that call the jungle home
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Tiny Frog Faces Night...
the desert rain frog to avoid frying to a crisp by day this amphibian hides deep in the sand but when the conditions are just right
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
the underside of the boulders overhang where it'll be protected from the rain the female takes the lead
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The reality constructed...
universities the universe lowered the sky joins them the clouds bursting in among them with a bit brought up with a broad promise of rain the key to the crowd lay asleep in a sofas cassock pocket and no one wanted to be opened no not to be shut when they reach the airport Junction the police thought it
Video examples
How smart are...
at the bottom of long tubes by spitting water into them. While orangutans are able to pass cognitive tests with flying colors, there are certain problems that they need our help to solve. Indonesia has the world's highest rate of deforestation, and millions of acres of rain forest are burned annually
Video examples
Why is Mount Everest so...
and form rain or snow. As that falls, it wears down the landscape, dissolving rocks or breaking them down in a process known as weathering. Water moving downhill carries the weathered material and erodes the landscape, carving out deep valleys and jagged peaks.
Video examples
If superpowers were...
or make any noise breathing, otherwise they'll know you're there. And, just because you start off invisible, doesn't mean you'll stay that way. What if someone accidentally spills scolding hot coffee on you? And what if it rains?
Video examples
These Ancient Birds Have...
These birds mate for life and the male reaffirms the bond by displaying to the female. They're building a mud nest on the underside of the boulder's overhang, where it'll be protected from the rain. The female takes the lead.
Video examples
Thunderstorms 101 PIPE...
Cool, dry air from the upper layers of the atmosphere known as a downdraft then pull this moisture downward causing it to fall as life-sustaining rain. In addition to helping sustain life, thunderstorms also help
Video examples
The best kindergarten...
You never melt in rain. So, children are supposed to be outside. So that is how we should treat them. This is how they divide classrooms. They are supposed to help teachers.
Video examples
The Unsinkable Lizard PIPE...
one of the greatest rain factories on earth is the amazon rainforest life here is not without challenges but those that call the jungle home
Video examples
Tiny Frog Faces Night...
the desert rain frog to avoid frying to a crisp by day this amphibian hides deep in the sand but when the conditions are just right
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
the underside of the boulders overhang where it'll be protected from the rain the female takes the lead
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Les Dawson
English Comedian
The mother-in-law came round last week. It was absolutely pouring down. So I opened the door and I saw her there and I said, 'Mother, don't just stand there in the rain. Go home.
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Marouane Fellaini
Belgian Athlete
I do cut my hair regularly because otherwise, after a few months, I wouldn't be able to see the ball any more - especially when there's a lot of rain.
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Anna Lee
English Actress
Remember even though the outside world might be raining, if you keep on smiling the sun will soon show its face and smile back at you.
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John Mayer
American Musician
Sometimes I wish that I was the weather, you'd bring me up in conversation forever. And when it rained, I'd be the talk of the day.
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Mariano Rivera
Panamanian Athlete
Fishing is a hard job. Fishing at night. Rain. Day, night. You have to be wise and smart. And quick.
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Robin Leach
English Writer
I like to say that it never rains on 'Lifestyles.' There is no bad news. It's a very up show.
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Clint Eastwood
American Actor
If you think it's going to rain, it will.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
I've always found the rain very calming.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
American Poet
Into each life some rain must fall.
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Jerry Yang
American Businessman
Without rain, there is no life.
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Les Dawson
English Comedian
The mother-in-law came round last week. It was absolutely pouring down. So I opened the door and I saw her there and I said, 'Mother, don't just stand there in the rain. Go home.
Quote examples
Marouane Fellaini
Belgian Athlete
I do cut my hair regularly because otherwise, after a few months, I wouldn't be able to see the ball any more - especially when there's a lot of rain.
Quote examples
Anna Lee
English Actress
Remember even though the outside world might be raining, if you keep on smiling the sun will soon show its face and smile back at you.
Quote examples
John Mayer
American Musician
Sometimes I wish that I was the weather, you'd bring me up in conversation forever. And when it rained, I'd be the talk of the day.
Quote examples
Mariano Rivera
Panamanian Athlete
Fishing is a hard job. Fishing at night. Rain. Day, night. You have to be wise and smart. And quick.
Quote examples
Robin Leach
English Writer
I like to say that it never rains on 'Lifestyles.' There is no bad news. It's a very up show.
Quote examples
Clint Eastwood
American Actor
If you think it's going to rain, it will.
Quote examples
Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
I've always found the rain very calming.
Quote examples
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
American Poet
Into each life some rain must fall.
Quote examples
Jerry Yang
American Businessman
Without rain, there is no life.
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