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Raindrop - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A raindrop is a small, single drop of water that falls from clouds during rain. It forms when water vapor condenses and becomes heavy enough to fall to the ground.

raindrop

/ˈreɪnˌdrɑp/ /ˈreɪnˌdrɒp/

Definition:

A single drop of rain falling from the sky.

Synonyms:

droplet, bead, tear

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

drought, dryness

Common Collocations:

falling raindrop, heavy raindrop, gentle raindrop

Derivatives:

raindrops, raindrop-sized

Usage Tips:

Use "raindrop" to describe a single unit of rain, often in poetic or descriptive contexts.

Common Phrases:

like a raindrop in the ocean, raindrops keep falling on my head

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "regn" (rain) + "dropa" (drop).

Examples:

  • 1. The raindrop landed softly on the leaf.
  • 2. She watched each raindrop slide down the window.
  • 3. A single raindrop sparkled in the sunlight.
  • 4. The poem compared her tears to a raindrop.

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