Meaning of rain in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /reɪn/

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  1. Verb

    rain

    Definitions

    1. precipitate as rain

    Examples

    • « If it rains much more, we can expect some flooding »

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  2. Noun

    rain

    Etymology

    Old English regn (noun), regnian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch regen and German Regen

    Definitions

    1. water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

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  3. 2. drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds

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  4. 3. anything happening rapidly or in quick successive

    Examples

    • « a rain of bullets »
    • « a pelting of insults »

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