rain

US /reɪn/

UK /reɪn/

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moisture condensed from the atmosphere that falls visibly in separate drops

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The rain started pouring just as we left.

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We need to bring an umbrella because of the forecast for rain.

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downpour shower drizzle precipitation rainfall

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fall as rain

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It started to rain heavily in the afternoon.

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Don't forget your umbrella, it might rain later.

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pour drizzle shower sprinkle

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