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Meaning of rain
Water that falls to the Earth in drops, typically from clouds.
Etymology of rain
The word "rain" comes from Old English "rēn", which is also the source of the Modern English word, and is related to Old Norse "regn", Old Frisian "rein", Old Saxon "regan", and Old High German "regan", all of which mean "rain" or "shower"
The ultimate origin of the word is from the Proto-Germanic "regnaz", which is also the source of the Modern English word, and is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "h1reg-", which meant "to moisten" or "to wet"
Synonyms
Definitions
- Water that falls to the Earth in drops, typically from clouds
- A fall of rain, typically a heavy one
- Used to describe a large quantity of something falling or moving downward
Usage Examples
- The rain poured down on the city, causing flooding and traffic jams
- The farmer was delighted to see the rain, as it would help his crops grow
- The rainforest is a region of high rainfall and dense vegetation
Antonyms
drought
dryness
aridity
clearness
sunshine
cloudlessness
calmness
stillness
serenity
peacefulness
dry spell
heatwave
parchedness
desiccation
dehydration