What does raining mean?
Raining means present participle and gerund of rain.
Raining
/ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of rain.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of rain
- A fall of rain.
Example Sentences
It was raining heavily.
This is a way of saying that the subatomic structure of the verb “to rain” explicitly marks rainings as a kind of change that places undergo.
Synonyms for raining
Antonyms for raining
Related Words
Word Forms
- rainings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for raining?
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What is the opposite of raining?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use raining in a sentence?
It was raining heavily.
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