Foundation level · Year 4 · free
rain
noun · Say it: RAYN
What it means
Foundationdrops of water that fall from clouds in the sky
The rain was so heavy that sports day was moved indoors.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- downpour
- drizzle
- showers
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- drought
- sunshine
More examples
- We wore our wellies to splash in puddles after the rain.
Where the word comes from
It comes from Old English 'regn'.
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