Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rain-heavily

Verb
/reɪn ˈhɛvɪli/
Definition
To rain with a lot of intensity, resulting in a significant amount of precipitation over a short period.
Examples
  • It began to rain heavily, causing the streets to flood.
  • They canceled the outdoor event because it was predicted to rain heavily all afternoon.
  • After weeks of dry weather, it finally started to rain heavily last night.
Meaning
The term refers to weather conditions where rain falls in large quantities, often leading to wet and muddy grounds.
Synonyms
  • pour
  • downpour
  • storm
  • bucket down