Rain
Meaning
The condensed moisture of the atmosphere falling visibly in separate drops.
Pronunciation
UK reɪn
US reɪn
Example Sentences
- It may be marked by significant disruptions and lightning (a thunderstorm), heavy precipitation (snowstorm, rainstorm), heavy freezing rain (ice storm), strong winds (tropical cyclone, windstorm), or wind.
- Storms have the potential to harm lives and property via storm surge, heavy rain or snow causing flooding or road impassibility, lightning, wildfires, and vertical wind shear.
- Snow is a form of precipitation, other forms of precipitation are rain, hail and sleet.
- The rain hits the window.
- Rain is not so bad with a taxi.
- Rain falls outside, but you are safe inside.
- You can look out the window and watch the rain.
Learn Rain in Context
Home on a Rainy DayRain falls outside, but you are safe inside. Your home is warm and cozy on a rainy day. You can look out the window and watch the rain. The drops hit the glass and make a nice sound. You can sit and r...Read story 
A Taxi on a Rainy DayIt is raining hard. You need to go somewhere fast. A taxi can help you. You pay the driver to take you. You can wave your hand to stop one. You can also use a phone app. You get in the car. You tell t...Read story
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