Collocation
heavy rain
Definition
a large amount of rain falling strongly over a period of time
'heavy rain' is a common English collocation. a large amount of rain falling strongly over a period of time
heavy + rain
“We stayed inside because of heavy rain.”
Examples
- Take an umbrella—it's _____ rain outside.
- The game was canceled due to _____ rain.
- After _____ rain all night, the river level rose quickly.
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- We hit _____ rain on the drive and had to slow down.
- Flights were delayed because of _____ rain at the airport.
- The forecast warns of _____ rain and possible flooding.
- The hikers waited in a shelter until the _____ rain passed.
- Several roads were closed following _____ rain in the area.
- Crops were damaged when _____ rain fell for days without a break.
More adjective + nouns
- fast food quickly prepared food sold in restaurants for rapid service, often inexpensive
- fresh food food that is recently made or harvested and not old, spoiled, or heavily processed
- fresh fruit fruit that is recently harvested and not preserved, canned, or dried
- strong coffee coffee with an intense flavor and often a higher caffeine effect
- soft drink a non-alcoholic beverage, often sweet and carbonated