5 letter words starting with RAIN

5 letter words starting with RAIN in English

5 letter words starting with RAINS


5 letter words starting with RAINY


Common 5 letter words starting with RAIN with meaning

WordDefinition
RAINS
Word: Rains
  1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
  2. Definitions:
    1. Noun: The condensed moisture of the atmosphere falling visibly in separate drops.
    2. Verb: (of the sky, the clouds) To send down rain (water).
  3. Pronunciations:
    1. US: /reɪns/
    2. UK: /reɪnz/
  4. Origin and Usage: The word "rains" originated from the Old English word "regn" which means "rain." It has been used in English since the 14th century. It is commonly used to describe the weather phenomenon of water falling from the sky in liquid form. It is also used figuratively to describe a large amount of something, such as "rains of bullets."
  5. Synonyms: Precipitation, downpour, shower, sprinkle, drizzle
  6. Related Words: Cloud, storm, flood, drops, moist
  7. Example Sentences:
    1. The forecast predicts heavy rains for the next three days.
    2. It rained all night, and the streets were flooded by morning.
    3. The garden needs to be watered because it hasn rained in weeks.
    4. The enemy troops were caught in a rain of bullets.
RAINY
Word: Rainy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing a weather condition where there is precipitation from the sky, usually in the form of rain.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈreɪni/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈreɪni/

Origin and Usage: The word "rainy" originated from the Old English word "regnian," which means "to rain." It has been used in English language since the 14th century to describe a weather condition where there is precipitation from the sky.

Synonyms: wet, showery, rainy, drizzly, pouring, stormy, thundery, tempestuous, blustery, gusty, squally, breezy

Related Words: storm, shower, cloud, drizz, drops

Example Sentences:

  1. The forecast predicts a rainy day tomorrow.
  2. The children were disappointed that their picnic was cancelled due to the rainy weather.
  3. After a long period of drought, the farmers were relieved to finally have a rainy season.
  4. She loves to read a book while listening to the sound of the rainy weather outside.
  5. He always carries an umbrella with him during the rainy season.