heavy rain — Rain that falls in large amounts, often causing flooding or difficulty in visibility
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Rain that falls in large amounts, often causing flooding or difficulty in visibility
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɛvi reɪn/
Example Sentences
- The weather forecast says heavy rain will hit the city tomorrow, so don't forget your umbrella!
- My dog refused to go outside because of the heavy rain—he looked at me like I was crazy.
- Due to heavy rain, the outdoor concert was moved indoors at the last minute.
heavy rain
NOUN[/ˈhɛvi reɪn/]
Rain that falls in large amounts, often causing flooding or difficulty in visibility
The picnic was ruined when heavy rain suddenly poured down on everyone.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Heavy derives from Old English hefig, meaning 'of great weight' or 'weighty.' Rain comes from Old English regn, referring to precipitation. The compound heavy rain combines these elements to describe intense, forceful precipitation, often conveying the vivid image of water falling with considerable volume and force.
Breakdown
heavy (Old English hefig, 'weighty') + rain (Old English regn, 'precipitation'). The adjective-noun pairing creates a descriptive phrase indicating rainfall of considerable intensity and volume.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The weather forecast says heavy rain will hit the city tomorrow, so don't forget your umbrella!”
“My dog refused to go outside because of the heavy rain—he looked at me like I was crazy.”
“Due to heavy rain, the outdoor concert was moved indoors at the last minute.”
“I tried to look cool running in the heavy rain, but I just looked like a wet cat.”
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