noun
rains
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noun
1
A rainy season, especially in regions with a distinct wet period each year.
"The village stores up grain before the rains arrive."
"Roads become impassable once the rains set in."
How to Use Rains
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe season of the year when heavy rain regularly falls, especially in tropical climates.
When to use it
Usually used with "the" — "the rains" — for a whole rainy season, distinct from a single shower.
Common pairings
the rains arrive
during the rains
before the rains
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The village stores up grain before the _____ arrive.