rain
Translation
rain
Examples
The rain is falling heavily.
The rain is falling heavily.
We got caught in the rain.
We got caught in the rain.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) rain water that falls from the clouds The rain is falling heavily.
Similar Words
Synonyms: precipitation, drizzle, downpour
Etymology
From Old English 'regn', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
The sound of the word 'rain' is a bit like the sound of water dripping on a window pane. It can be a noun or a verb.