Rain

Meaning

water that falls from clouds in small drops

water droplets that fall from the sky as a result of condensation in the atmosphere

Example Sentences

The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.

The rain started pouring just as we reached the park.

Example Expressions

It's raining cats and dogs

Synonyms

precipitation, downpour, shower, drizzle

Entry 1

precipitation, downpour, shower

Entry 2

shower, downpour, drizzle, precipitation

Antonyms

drought, sunshine, dryness

Entry 1

drought, sunshine

Entry 2

sunshine, dryness

Collocations

heavy rain, light rain, rain clouds, rain drops, rainfall, rain shower

Entry 1

heavy rain, light rain, rain clouds, rain drops

Entry 2

heavy rain, light rain, rainfall, rain shower