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heavy rain

сильный дождь

Meaning of heavy rain

strong rainfall

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EN-UK/ə ˈhɛvi reɪn/
EN-US/ˈhɛvi ˈreɪn/
RU[ˈsʲilʲnɨj ˈdoʐdʲ]
heavy rain
heavy rain - сильный дождь
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heavy rain with Russian translation

heavy rain usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Heavy rain flooded the basement overnight.

Сильный дождь затопил подвал за ночь.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Expect heavy rain this afternoon and stay indoors.

Ожидается сильный дождь сегодня во второй половине дня, поэтому оставайтесь дома.

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heavy rain belongs to the topic "Types of Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

heavy rain
сильный дождь
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heavy rain synonyms

Related words worth learning together

heavy rain
Обобщённый термин — большое количество дождя; нейтрально.
downpour
Часто подразумевает внезапный и интенсивный ливень, кратковременный.
heavy rainfall
Более формулированное, техническое выражение, часто в прогнозах/отчетах.
torrential rain
Очень сильный, проливной дождь; обычно интенсивнее обычного 'сильного дождя'.
strong rain
Менее природное словосочетание в английском; ближе по смыслу, но реже используется.
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🇬🇧en

Обобщённый термин — большое количество дождя; нейтрально.

A2Very Often

Expect heavy rain this afternoon, so take an umbrella.

🇬🇧en

Часто подразумевает внезапный и интенсивный ливень, кратковременный.

A2Very Often

We got caught in a heavy downpour on the way home.

🇬🇧en

Более формулированное, техническое выражение, часто в прогнозах/отчетах.

B1Often

The region experienced heavy rainfall last night, causing flooding.

T
🇬🇧en
torrential rain

Очень сильный, проливной дождь; обычно интенсивнее обычного 'сильного дождя'.

B1Often

Torrential rain overnight caused several road closures.

S
🇬🇧en
strong rain

Менее природное словосочетание в английском; ближе по смыслу, но реже используется.

A2Rarely

There was strong rain for an hour this morning.

H
🇬🇧en
heavy shower

Подразумевает сильный, но обычно краткий по длительности дождь.

A2Often

There will be heavy showers this afternoon, then clearer skies.

R
🇬🇧en
rainstorm

Чаще означает сильный дождь, иногда с ветром, грозой или бурей.

B1Often

The rainstorm knocked down branches and left streets flooded.

S
🇬🇧en
steady rain

Длительный, равномерный дождь; акцент на продолжительности, не на силе.

B1Often

Expect steady rain throughout the night.

P
🇬🇧en
persistent rain

Длительный непрерывный дождь; акцент на длительности, может быть умеренно сильным.

B1Often

Persistent rain over several days caused problems for farmers.

D
🇬🇧en
deluge

Сильный, обильный дождь, часто в более образном или формальном стиле; иногда означает 'потоп'.

B2Rarely

The town was hit by a deluge that overwhelmed the sewers.

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What does heavy rain mean?

strong rainfall

How do you pronounce heavy rain?

heavy rain is pronounced as /ə ˈhɛvi reɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is heavy rain used in a sentence?

Heavy rain flooded the basement overnight. Translation: Сильный дождь затопил подвал за ночь.

Is heavy rain part of Types of Weather vocabulary?

Yes, heavy rain (сильный дождь) can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is heavy rain part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, heavy rain (сильный дождь) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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