Definition and meaning of English word "rainy"
rainy
/ˈreɪni/
How to use
The adjective 'rainy' is used to describe weather that is characterized by rain. It is often used in the present simple tense, e.g., 'It's rainy today.' A learner mistake is to use 'rainy' with the verb 'snow', e.g., 'It's rainy and snowing.' which should be avoided.
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rainy
Example
Due to the rainy weather, we decided not to play in the park.
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Common phrases
- rainy season— rainy season
- rainy day— rainy day
- rainy weather— rainy weather
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Frequency rank: #1250 in English
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What does the English word "rainy" mean?▼
The English word "rainy" means "rainy" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Due to the rainy weather, we decided not to play in the park." (which translates as "rainy").
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