Word
rains
Phoneticsrains
US/ˈɹeɪnz/
UK/ɹˈeɪnz/
Definitions
01rainy season
n. a specific time of year when it rains a lot, like a monsoon season.
n. a period of heavy, frequent rainfall, typically referring to a seasonal monsoon in tropical or subtropical climates.
“The farmers are waiting for the rains to start so they can plant their crops.”
“The arrival of the autumn rains transformed the parched landscape into a lush green valley within just a few weeks.”
Usage
Usually used with the definite article 'the'.
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02multiple instances of rain
n. more than one period of rain.
n. the plural form of rain, used to describe repeated occurrences or different types of rainfall.
“The heavy rains last week caused the river to overflow.”
“Meteorologists predicted that the intermittent rains would continue throughout the month, complicating the construction schedule.”
Usage
Used as a countable plural to emphasize frequency or intensity.
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