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sounds like rain

sounds like rain

Meaning of sounds like rain

seems rain is coming

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British English/saʊndz laɪk ˈreɪn/
American English/tə ˈsaʊnd laɪk reɪn/
Russian transcription[pɐˈxoʐə ˈbudʲet doʐdʲ]
sounds like rain
sounds like rain - похоже, будет дождь
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sounds like rain with Russian translation

sounds like rain usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Похоже, будет дождь — слышен гром вдалеке.

It sounds like rain when I hear thunder in the distance.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

По облакам похоже, будет дождь сегодня вечером.

From the cloud patterns, it sounds like rain this evening.

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sounds like rain belongs to the topic "Talking about Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

sounds like rainпохоже, будет дождь
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

sounds like rain synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sounds like rain / it's likely to rain / rain's on the way / there's a chance of rain / we might get rain / clouds are gathering

🇬🇧English
sounds like rain

Prediction based on auditory cues (you hear what sounds like rain).

A2Often

Sounds like rain — do you hear that on the roof?

Похоже, будет дождь — ты слышишь это на крыше?

I
🇬🇧English
it's likely to rain

Expresses a probability that rain will occur; less colloquial, slightly more cautious.

A2Often

It's likely to rain this afternoon according to the forecast.

Вероятно, сегодня после обеда пойдёт дождь по прогнозу.

R
🇬🇧English
rain's on the way

Idiomatic; indicates rain is imminent — slightly more colloquial.

A2Often

Look at those clouds — rain's on the way.

Посмотри на эти тучи — дождь скоро придёт.

T
🇬🇧English
there's a chance of rain

States that rain is possible; emphasizes uncertainty or lower probability.

A2Often

There's a chance of rain later, so bring a coat just in case.

Есть шанс дождя позже, так что на всякий случай возьми пальто.

W
🇬🇧English
we might get rain

Casual expression that we may experience rain; implies uncertainty and personal perspective.

A2Often

We might get rain this evening, so let's stay near shelter.

Вечером может пойти дождь, так что давай останемся рядом с укрытием.

C
🇬🇧English
clouds are gathering

Observational phrase noting cloud build-up; implies increased chance of rain without stating it outright.

A2Often

The clouds are gathering — we should head in soon.

Тучи собираются — нам стоит зайти внутрь скоро.

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sounds like rain translation: похоже, будет дождь. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce sounds like rain

/saʊndz laɪk ˈreɪn/

sounds like rain translation

похоже, будет дождь

sounds like rain examples

It sounds like rain when I hear thunder in the distance.

sounds like rain transcription

/saʊndz laɪk ˈreɪn/, /tə ˈsaʊnd laɪk reɪn/

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sounds like rain meaning: what does it mean?

seems rain is coming

sounds like rain pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

sounds like rain is pronounced as /saʊndz laɪk ˈreɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

sounds like rain definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

It sounds like rain when I hear thunder in the distance. Translation: Похоже, будет дождь — слышен гром вдалеке.

Is sounds like rain part of Talking about Weather vocabulary?

Yes, sounds like rain (похоже, будет дождь) can be learned in the Talking about Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is sounds like rain part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, sounds like rain (похоже, будет 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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