Synonyms for

Rain

Verb / reɪn / Another word for rain — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Rain is water that falls from the sky in drops when the clouds become too heavy.

Synonyms & similar words

rainwater pelting raindown rainfall downpour shower drizzle precipitation cloudburst torrent pour deluge spate sprinkle mist tears rainstorm monsoon showery wet damp moist rainy pluvial

Synonyms by register

Formal

precipitation downpour

Informal

shower drizzle pour deluge

Literary

tempest cloudburst pluvial

Antonyms

drought dryness aridity parch desiccation

Common collocations

  • heavy rain
  • light rain
  • rain falls
  • rain stops
  • rain shower
  • acid rain
  • rain forest

Word family

noun rain
verb rain
adjective rainy
adverb rainily

Usage note

While 'rain' can be used as a verb (e.g., 'it is raining'), it is more commonly used as a noun. The verb form is often used impersonally, as in 'it rained all day'.

Example sentences

  1. We will need an umbrella because it is going to rain all day.
  2. I love to listen to the sound of the rain falling on the roof.
  3. The flowers are happy because they are getting a drink of rainwater.
  4. The rain stopped just in time for the outdoor concert.
  5. The rain makes everything look so fresh and clean.

Quotes

  • Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet. - Bob Marley
  • The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain. - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  • I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain. - Arthur Freed

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