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Light rain

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Meanings of Light rain

Adjective

  • Describing rain that is not heavy and falls softly.

Noun

  • A small amount of rain that falls gently.

Explanation of the word: Light rain

Light rain means that it's raining softly. The drops are small and not too many, so you can still play outside if you have a small umbrella or a raincoat.

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Translations for the word: Light rain

hindi
हल्की बारिश

halki baarish

हल्की बारिश

halki baarish

बूँदाबाँदी

boondabaandi

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Light rain

What does 'light rain' mean?
Light rain means a small amount of rain that falls gently. It’s not very heavy and usually doesn’t last long.
How do you pronounce 'light rain'?
You say 'light rain' like this: 'lite rayn'.
What is the origin of the term 'light rain'?
The word 'light' comes from Old English meaning 'not heavy', and 'rain' comes from Old English 'regn', which means water that falls from the sky.
What is the meaning of 'light rain' in Kannada?
The word 'light rain' in Kannada is 'ಮೃದುವಾದ ಮಳೆ' (Mṛduvāda Maḷe).