Meaning of rain in English

  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 »

  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
  3. 2. drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
  4. 3. anything happening rapidly or in quick successive

    Examples

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