light rain

collocation in English

meaningsoflightandrain

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light
adjective
uk
/laɪt/us
/laɪt/
not weighing ...
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rain
noun[U]
uk
/reɪn/us
/reɪn/
drops of water ...
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(Definition oflightandrainfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoflight rain

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There was a sandstorm andlightrain.
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At higher temperatures, the bees continued to visit flowers inlightrainbut disappeared before heavy rain.
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Thelightrainpermitted salt spray driven by high winds to douse the narrow island, only 15 km at its widest, leaving exposed surfaces visibly coated with salt.
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Etymologically is an onomatopoeic word forlightrain.
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Onlylightrainand large swells were reported.
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The attendees came even despite cold temperatures, andlightrain.
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Dirt ovals will sometimes support alightrain.
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Visibility was good, although there was alightrain.
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A typical frontal passage is proceeded by increasing middle and high cloudiness withlightrain.
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A large part of this precipitation falls aslightrainor brief showers.
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Alightrainthat began overnight did much to bring the fire under control.
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Shows have been highlighted by sunsets, eagles, seagulls, gophers, wind,lightrain, and timely cloud breaks.
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Large swells,lightrain, and gusty winds were reported along the outer fringes of the hurricane.
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In the final, a strong headwind andlightrainmade it difficult for the competitors.
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With the moisture in place,lightrainbegan to fall in some locations prior to sunset.
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Spring and fall are also moist seasons, withlightrainfalling for long periods.
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These usually only produce fog andlightrain, with stronger ones causing freezing temperatures.
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Alpine coasters can also operate year-round even throughlightrainand snow.
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There are varying degrees of rain, includinglightrain, regular rain, and a lightning storm.
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Heavy or wind-driven rain has a higher pressure thanlightrain.
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Individuals only left themselves fully exposed while sitting on rocks duringlightrain.
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The island receivedlightrain, wind gusts to near gale force, and some surf.
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Behemoth will close in high winds, but may remain open inlightrain.
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The game was played in alightrainon a wet, heavy playing field.
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That atoll receivedlightrain, wind gusts to near gale force, and surf.
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