rainfall

CEFRB1

/rˈeɪˌnfɔl/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The amount of rain that falls in a particular place or time.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The occurrence of liquid precipitation, the fall of rain.

Examples

  • The leaves are fresh after a rainfall.

  • What is the average rainfall for July here?

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The amount of rain that falls on a single occasion

More examples

In context

  • The rainfall has been above normal for the time of year.

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Origin

noun

From rain + fall.