rain

Definitions

1. Condensed water falling from a cloud.
   uncountable, usually
2. A female given name.
3. shower (precipitation)
4. Any matter moving or falling, usually through air, and especially if liquid or otherwise figuratively identifiable with raindrops.
   figuratively, uncountable, usually
5. An instance of particles or larger pieces of matter moving or falling through air.
   figuratively, uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“We've been having a lot of rain⟳ lately.”

“The rains came late that year.”

“This process⟳ involves cloud seeding – when various substances are put⟳ into clouds in an attempt⟳ to cause rain⟳.”

“A rain⟳ of mortar fire fell on our trenches.”

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