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It was raining the whole day. vs It was raining all day

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning, so they can be used interchangeably.
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It was raining the whole day.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means that the rain lasted for the entire day without interruption.

Examples:

  • It was raining the whole day, so we stayed indoors.
  • She got soaked because it was raining the whole day.
  • I couldn't go out as it was raining the whole day.
  • The roads were flooded as it was raining the whole day.
  • We had to cancel the picnic because it was raining the whole day.
  • Sep 25, 2018 ... Which one is correct? 1. It's raining the whole day today. 2. It was raining the whole day today. · If the rain has not stopped while you are ...
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... We celebrated inside whilst it was raining the whole day. He's still going strong and we're happy the meds are working well. Crazy to think ...
  • Mar 26, 2024 ... 1676 likes, 4 comments - cabibibi on March 26, 2024: "day 5: exploring harajuku it was raining the whole day today omgg we had to buy ...
  • Oct 2, 2024 ... And more than TWICE what we paid for any other Airbnb we stayed at on this trip. It was raining the whole day on the 27th as we drove to the ...
  • Jul 20, 2021 ... ... It was raining the whole day (even on our way to the location) but they were adventurous and rolled with it. The only thing you can count on ...
  • Sep 29, 2010 ... Striped T-shirt and tweed pants. A couple of days ago was a national holiday in Japan, but it was raining the whole day so we stayed at home and ...
  • Jul 6, 2022 ... Despite the fact that it was raining the whole day when we were taking photo in Prague we had great time. We started off in Kristina's co ...
  • Oct 17, 2024 ... Brunei. It was raining the whole day since early this morning but it did not dampen my mood to get my Matcha fix of the day!
  • Yesterday it was raining the whole day so it was not possible to cycle. To get more exercise I decided to go to work by bike — and to avoid too much ...
  • Since it was cold and it was raining the whole day, I thought that it was a good idea to have a pot of curry ready for them. I also prepare some plantain chips, ...

Alternatives:

  • it was raining all day

It was raining all day

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase also means that the rain lasted for the entire day without interruption.

Examples:

  • It was raining all day, so I didn't go out.
  • We had to postpone the game because it was raining all day.
  • The plants in the garden were happy as it was raining all day.
  • I love the sound of rain when it's raining all day.
  • The weather forecast predicted that it would be raining all day.
  • Nov 8, 2018 ... No, it was raining all day. :tick: I prefer the past simple, however. A: How was your holiday/vacation? B: It ...
  • Dec 19, 2020 ... "It was raining all day." or "It had been raining all day." Which sentence is correct? The first sentence is correct.
  • ... but yesterday it was raining all day". Explain me this please. london calling. Senior Member. Salerno, Italy. UK English. Jul 6, 2017 · #2. "The weather ...
  • Dec 7, 2020 ... 13K likes, 160 comments - simplynaka on December 7, 2020: "It was raining all day so I had a photoshoot in the bathroom ".
  • 3 days ago ... My leatherface cosplay it was raining all day btw. r ...
  • Sep 7, 2016 ... In similar fashion to my last blog, it was raining all day long before the shoot but Krissy had been down at her dad's and said it wasn't ...
  • May 21, 2024 ... Had to take out today in rain to potty cause unfortunately it was raining all day and she definitely didn't like it. American.
  • May 8, 2018 ... ... It was raining all day today - this is also in the past, however, could suggests to the listener that it might still be raining. It has been ...
  • Jul 14, 2024 ... So glad it was an indoor show since it was raining all day… Great time and and met people from Las Vegas and Florida…Played until 10:30 and ...

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