if it rain vs If it's raining

The phrases "if it rain" and "if it's raining" are not directly comparable because they serve different purposes. "If it's raining" is the correct phrase to use when referring to a current or ongoing action, while "if it rain" is not a complete or correct construction in English.

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if it rain

This phrase is not correct in English. It lacks the necessary verb form to make a complete sentence.

This phrase is not commonly used in English. To express a condition related to rain, the correct form would be "if it rains."

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What if it rain again, Remy?
If it rain, you look for me.
For example, if it rains on a holiday, forget about picnics.
If it rains now, we have to start over.
If it rains, you can always buy an umbrella in Cuba.
If it rains, we can return to that day again.
Six inches of mud if it rains.
If it rains here they'll breed.
We'll take a taxi if it rains.
If it rains, it's bad weather.
I will go cycling even if it rains.
I will go cycling even if it rains.
If it rains tomorrow, I'll stay at home.
The game will be called off if it rains tomorrow.
Even if it rains, the game will be played.
The game will be played even if it rains.
If it rains now everything would get wet.
If it rains, you should not worry.
In that case, if it rains, a mandatory procedure should be repeated.
Queenie says if it rains today it will rain for forty days after.

Alternatives:

if it rains
if it were to rain
if it starts raining
if there is rain
if there's a downpour

If it's raining

This phrase is correct in English and is commonly used to refer to a current or ongoing action of raining.

Use this phrase when you want to talk about the current state of rain or when discussing a condition that involves rain happening at the moment.

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If it's raining, you can't let him look up... because that cone will fill up fast.
Then if it's raining, let's go to the seashore.
But if it's raining, that can only mean you've been bad children.
If it's raining at JFK
Gustav Adolf doesn't change plans, even if it's raining cats and dogs.
Join them and create your memories! 10. What if it's raining?
As much as possible, avoid driving at night, or if it's raining very hard, pull over.
It makes a big difference if you are mostly skiing in the park or the powder, if it's raining or the sun is shining.
The museum itself is not too big and it is in the open-air, so if it's raining you won't be able to see much.
If it's raining, he won't go outside.
I'll check if it's raining.
Even if it's raining, with Bocas del Toro's warm Caribbean temperatures, you shouldn't be stopped from enjoying the outdoors and as mentioned above, most of the time there will be parts of the day when it's not raining.
Checking every day if it's raining or the sun is shining to understand if tomorrow you'll live or you'll die and one day saying enough... and going away.
She plays a lot of soccer. If it's raining during soccer, they don't stop the soccer game, they just play right through it. And her Harmony processor has done a good job functioning properly.
If it's raining if it's sunny
It's never too early to think about the next holidays!!! If it's raining and windy, think of the Rimini sun and you'll be happy!!!
Play in the Rain Dress Up How would you dress if it's raining outside? What necessary accessories will you carry with you? An...
if it's raining you can decide to cancell the tour
Even so, I think it's advisable to use the cover if it's raining continuously, to prevent any water infiltration that could damage the contents of the backpack.
Basel Zoo: Vivarium and primate house You don't need to forego a visit to the zoo if it's raining: the vivarium and primate house offer interesting alternatives to the open-air enclosures.

Alternatives:

if it rains
if there is rain
if there's a downpour
if it were to rain
if it starts raining

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