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The definition of rain
9 Definitions of: rain
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- noun, a) precipitation from clouds in the form of drops of water, formed by the condensation of water vapour in the atmosphere b) a fall of rain; shower c) (in combination). Related adjs hyetal, pluvious
- noun, a large quantity of anything falling rapidly or in quick succession
- noun, (come) rain or shine a) regardless of the weather b) regardless of circumstances
- noun, right as rain perfectly all right; perfectly fit
- verb, to be the case that rain is falling
- verb, to fall or cause to fall like rain
- verb, to bestow in large measure
- verb, rain cats and dogs to rain heavily; pour
- verb, rained off cancelled or postponed on account of rain. US and Canadian term: rained out ▷ See also rains
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| Synonyms: | fall, precipitation, teem, rainfall, shower, deluge, drizzle, downpour, cloudburst, flood | And more... |
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of rain