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rain vs raining

Both 'rain' and 'raining' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Rain' is a noun referring to the water that falls from the sky, while 'raining' is a verb form used to describe the action of water falling from the sky.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 1287 views

rain

This is correct. 'Rain' is a noun that refers to water falling from the sky.

Use 'rain' when you want to talk about the water that falls from the sky as a natural phenomenon.

Examples:

The rain was pouring down heavily.
I love the sound of rain on the roof.

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Some say love is hearing laughter in the rain.
Armies can fight in the rain.
Autumn rain turned the battlefield into a swamp.
Hurricane force winds and heavy rain.
So our biggest problem could be the rain.
Despite persistent rain, thousands of Cambodians attended.
There are two main applications for rain sensors.
Freezing rain warnings were issued for parts of Northern Ontario.
Another factor in Gando is rain.
Hosts have left guests stranded in the rain.
Autumns have almost constant rain and light wind.
Not even the rain mattered this time.
Reflective clothing accessories, rain and more.
Very realistic rain screensaver that will impress your friends and colleagues.
Dr Foster went to Gloucester in the pouring rain.
Sor-California may see rain for several Santa Ana Winds.
Warning: Ramps can often remain damp after rain.
Especially in winter the people suffered from coldness and rain.
Similarly may act rain, wind.
A single drop of rain increasing amplitude.

Alternatives:

downpour
precipitation
shower
drizzle
storm

raining

This is correct. 'Raining' is the present participle form of the verb 'rain', used to describe the action of water falling from the sky.

Use 'raining' when you want to describe the action of water falling from the sky at a specific moment.

Examples:

It is raining outside.
I heard it was raining all day yesterday.

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It smells of the earth after the raining...
The first time I met you, it was also raining.
Imagine a cold wind, when it is raining.
Blood and chunks of viscera are raining down on the country.
Suddenly, it started raining glass.
And maybe it'll start raining weenies and marshmallows.
I want to drive with the windows down, even if it is raining.
It's been raining, and the track is muddy.
Maybe no one really exists and it is only raining outside.
Then it started raining, a cold, ugly drizzle.
It was raining the day I met you.
I'll find a phone as soon as it stops raining.
It was raining when I took the bus.
It was raining when I took the bus.
When I realized it was raining, I took my umbrella.
Looks like it's still raining.
And Curry was raining treys over D. Rose all night.
I said it looks like it is still raining.
It's probably raining there again.
It was raining, and you were wearing a blue sweater.

Alternatives:

precipitating
falling as rain
coming down in drops
showering
drizzling

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