rain
rain Lexical Profile
rain Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Moisture condensed from the atmosphere that falls visibly in separate drops.
"The heavy rain lasted for several hours and flooded the narrow streets."
A large or overwhelming quantity of things that fall or descend rapidly at the same time.
"A steady rain of confetti drifted down from the balconies during the parade."
• verb
To fall as moisture condensed from the atmosphere in separate visible drops (used chiefly impersonally with 'it').
"Take an umbrella with you because it looks like it is going to rain this afternoon."
To fall or send down in large quantities or rapid succession.
"Autumn leaves began to rain down from the canopy as the wind picked up."
Word Nuance & Usage
Easily confused with its homophones 'rein' (a strap used to guide a horse, or to control) and 'reign' (royal rule or to hold royal office).
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English regn, of Proto-Germanic origin (*regna-), related to Dutch regen and German Regen.