English · Word Candidate

rain

/ˈɹeɪn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: rains · raining · rained

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Condensed water falling from a cloud.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nước ngưng tụ rơi từ đám mây

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Noun

Examples

We've been having a lot of rain lately.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any matter moving or falling, usually through air, and especially if liquid or otherwise figuratively identifiable with raindrops.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bất kỳ vật chất nào di chuyển hoặc rơi, thường qua không khí

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have rain fall from the sky.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có mưa rơi từ bầu trời

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Verb

Examples

Judging by the black cloud, it will rain later today.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To fall as or like rain.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Rơi như mưa

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Verb

Examples

Tears rained from her eyes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “rain” mean?

Condensed water falling from a cloud.

Is “rain” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.