rain
gb/ɹˈeɪn/ us/ɹˈeɪn/
A1
Angielski
~ 1600
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
A1
event
1
Water falling from clouds
Water that falls from the sky as small drops.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rain' (noun) with 'rains' — 'rains' is rarely used except in certain regional or seasonal contexts.
Synonimy
precipitation (A more technical or general term for water falling from the sky, including rain, snow, etc.)
Antonimy
sunshine (Refers to bright sunlight, typically occurring when there is no rain.)
Kolokacje
heavy rain
|light rain
|rain shower
|rain clouds
|forecast rain
Tematy
weather
|nature
|daily life
Przykłady
- The rain lasted all afternoon.
- Heavy rain caused flooding in the streets.
- We decided to cancel the picnic because of the rain.
- The sound of rain on the roof was relaxing.
- Rain is expected later this evening.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The rain is very strong today.
- I forgot my umbrella in the rain.
- Rain fell on the city all night.
- We stayed inside because of the rain.
Czasownik
A1
action
2
To fall as water drops
When water falls from the sky as drops.
Schemat użycia:
it rains [time/duration]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use 'rain' with a direct object, but it does not take one; we say 'it rains' not 'it rains water'.
Synonimy
drizzle (Refers specifically to very light rain.)
Antonimy
clear up (Refers to weather changing from cloudy or rainy to sunny and dry.)
Kolokacje
rain heavily
|rain lightly
|rain nonstop
Tematy
weather
|nature
Przykłady
- It rained all night long.
- If it rains tomorrow, we will stay indoors.
- It rarely rains in this desert region.
- It started to rain just as we arrived.
- It will rain later according to the forecast.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- It rains a lot in my city.
- It rained yesterday evening.
- It will rain tomorrow.
- It is raining now.
Czasownik
B2
action
3
To fall or send down heavily
To make many things fall quickly, like rain.
Schemat użycia:
to rain [objects] on/over [someone/something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this with literal weather rain; context is key to understand it can be metaphorical for large amounts falling.
Synonimy
shower (Can mean to give or send many things at once, often more gently than 'rain'.)
Kolokacje
rain blows
|rain bullets
|rain debris
Tematy
metaphor
|intensity
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Przykłady
- The protesters rained stones on the police.
- The volcano rained ash over the nearby villages.
- Critics rained complaints on the new policy.
- They rained punches on their opponent.
- The sky seemed to rain sparks during the fireworks.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- They rained flowers on the winners.
- The volcano rained ash on the town.
- Fans rained cheers on the singer.
- The army rained bullets on the enemy.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
rain
IPA
GB/ɹˈeɪn/
US/ɹˈeɪn/
Sylaby i akcent
rain (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (rain)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: rain
- Plural: rain, rains
Verb
- Base: rain
- 3rd Person Singular: rains
- Present Participle: raining
- Past: rained
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
rain cats and dogs
1/ɹˈeɪn kˈæts ˈænd dˈɔɡz/
idiom
informal
Rain very heavily
To rain a lot and very hard.
Przykłady
- It’s raining cats and dogs outside, so take an umbrella.
- We couldn’t go out because it was raining cats and dogs all afternoon.
right as rain
1/ɹˈaɪt ˈæz ɹˈeɪn/
idiom
informal
Completely healthy or fine
To be completely healthy or in good condition again.
Przykłady
- After a good night’s sleep, I felt right as rain.
- Don’t worry, you’ll be right as rain in no time.
come rain or shine
1/kˈʌm ɹˈeɪn ˈɔɹ ʃˈaɪn/
idiom
No matter what happens
No matter what happens, in any situation.
Przykłady
- She goes jogging every morning, come rain or shine.
- She walks her dog every morning, come rain or shine.
- The event will be held come rain or shine.
- The market is open every Saturday, come rain or shine.
rain check
1/ɹˈeɪn t͡ʃˈɛk/
fixed phrase
informal
Postpone accepting an offer
To say you want to do something later instead of now.
Przykłady
- I can’t join you tonight, but I’ll take a rain check.
- Can I take a rain check on dinner? I'm busy tonight.
- He offered me a drink, but I had to take a rain check.
- They offered me a rain check for the sold-out concert.
save for a rainy day
1/sˈeɪv fɚ ə ɹˈeɪni dˈeɪ/
idiom
Keep money for future problems
to not spend some money now so that you can use it later when you have problems or really need it
Przykłady
- I’m saving this money for a rainy day.
- My grandparents taught me to save for a rainy day instead of spending every dollar I earn.
- You should save some food for a rainy day.
- She puts a little of her paycheck into savings each month to save for a rainy day.
- You don't need to spend it all; save some for a rainy day.