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The meaning of the English word "rain" and how you use it

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rain
(noun) (uncount.) water falling from the sky
Yeonji Nam

Yeonji Nam

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Yeonji is a native Korean speaker and has worked for over 10 years as a Korean teacher, translator, and creator of Korean language learning material. She is enthusiastic about learning languages and different cultures. She holds JLPT 1 and hanja (Chinese characters used in Korean) certifications.
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I love the rain .
The rain is good for the trees .
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Clouds and Weather
A single cloud can drop rain , snow , sleet or hail .
Clouds and Weather
to condense into clouds and precipitate out as rain or snow ,
Which Came First - The Rain or the Rainforest?
which means " the rain follows after the forest "?
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rain...on...parade
(idiom) (infinitive) to spoil someone's celebration To rain on (one's) parade.

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You should n't rain on his parade , especially when he's so happy !
I don't want you to rain on my parade just because you're moody .
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Don't Rain on My Parade!
Don't rain on my parade .
Don't Rain on My Parade!
Don't rain on my parade .
Don't Rain on My Parade!
" Don't rain on my parade " can be used in both professional and casual situations .
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rain
(verb) (infinitive) to have water fall from the sky
Jeeyoung

Jeeyoung

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Jeeyoung completed her Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with an ESL emphasis at Texas A&M University. Her dissertation work was honored with a grant from the Barbara Bush Family Literacy Foundation. Her research interests include second language learning, family literacy, and dyslexia from a sociocultural perspective. Her co-authored articles and book chapters have been published. Additionally, she has been working as a translator and localizer, living in the US.
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It's going to rain .
It should rain on the weekend .
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Which Came First - The Rain or the Rainforest?
unlike other biomes where clouds might form in one place and rain in another ,
Should Have, Could Have, Would Have
If you forget your umbrella and it starts to rain and you get wet , you can say ,
Daddy Pig Rescues Teddy
It won't rain for ages .
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rain boots
(noun) (pl.) a pair of shoes that covers both the foot and part of the leg and protects them from getting wet
Aline de Barros Kauffma

Aline de Barros Kauffma

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Aline has a bachelor's degree in Travel & Hospitality and worked in the aviation industry for almost 20 years. She lives in São Paulo, Brazil and is now a full-time translator and localizer.
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Her rain boots are black .
Those rain boots are my favorite .
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What We Wear
Rain boots .
What We Wear
Rain boots .
What We Wear
Rain boots on my feet .
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rain forest
(noun) a tropical forest; jungle
Aline de Barros Kauffma

Aline de Barros Kauffma

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Aline has a bachelor's degree in Travel & Hospitality and worked in the aviation industry for almost 20 years. She lives in São Paulo, Brazil and is now a full-time translator and localizer.
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There are still some unknown tribes living in the rain forest .
A rain forest has a hot and humid environment .
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Using Make and Do
Scientists at the University of Horsham are doing research into rain forest plants .
Using Make and Do
Scientists at the University of Horsham are doing research into rain forest plants .
How Smart Are Orangutans?
As the only great apes from Asia , orangutans have adapted to a life high in the rain forest canopies .
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