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rainfall Synonyms

Another word for rainfall

Choosing another word for rainfall depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quantity of rain falling within a given area in a given time.

Usage Example

"The region receives an average annual precipitation of forty inches."

Strongest
precipitation
rain

• noun (Context 2)

A fall or shower of rain.

Usage Example

"A heavy shower flooded the low-lying streets in less than an hour."

Strong
shower
downpour
rainstorm
deluge
cloudburst

Opposites of rainfall

The opposite of rainfall shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

drought
aridity
See all opposites of rainfall

• Nearby Words

raincheck
raincoat
raindrop
rainfall
rainforest
raininess
rainless

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rainfall. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rainfall
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