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light rain vs little rain

Both 'light rain' and 'little rain' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Light rain' is the more common and natural way to describe rain that is not heavy. On the other hand, 'little rain' can be used to indicate a small amount of rain, but it is less common and may sound a bit awkward to native speakers in this context.

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light rain

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe rain that is not heavy.

Use 'light rain' to describe rain that is not heavy or intense. It is a common and natural way to express this idea.

Examples:

We can still go for a walk in the park, it's just light rain.
The forecast predicts light rain for the afternoon.

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The fish most readily bite at the beginning of a light rain, and I think that's because they feel safe when the swim in the stream.
Now, the mist simulates a light rain.
A light rain fell last night in the vicinity where the body was found.
It can be showers, a downpour, drizzling, mist or light rain.
A light rain fell last night in the vicinity where the body was found.
Fort Worth temperature of 56 degrees, Dallas 55, skies are cloudy, and very light rain is reported in both cities.
Light rain for the next three days in much of the Pacific Northwest, but by Thursday, we're looking at a week-long streak of sunshine and...
Light rain forecast in the mountain areas this afternoon

Alternatives:

gentle rain
drizzle
scattered showers
sprinkling of rain
a light drizzle

little rain

This phrase is correct but less common. It can be used to indicate a small amount of rain.

While 'little rain' can be used to indicate a small amount of rain, it is less common and may sound a bit awkward to native speakers in this context. It is more common to use 'light rain' to describe rain that is not heavy.

Examples:

There was very little rain last night.
We only had a little rain this morning.

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It's just a little rain, sir.
You could only handle just a little rain.
Maybe, sent a little rain for the famine...
Just supposed to be a little rain, ma'am.
Well, a little rain never hurt anybody.
You might get a little rain this time of year.
Please give us a little rain.
A little sun, a little rain.
And second of all, it's just a little rain.
I am not scared of a little rain!
And with a little rain... and the warmth of the sun and of course, the finest manure...
according to the weather bureau, at 10:35 last night, other than a little rain, there was nothing over smallville.
We're not scared of a little rain, are we?
Maybe you should try a little rain dance.
Looks like our little rain gutter veers off to the left.
Well, a little rain never hurt anybody.
Ladies and Gentlemen it looks like we are going to have a little rain delay.
If we can keep this wind and just get a little rain.
He isn't about to let a little rain stop him.
You think a little rain is inappropriate for combat?

Alternatives:

a small amount of rain
scant rain
a bit of rain
a touch of rain
a smattering of rain

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