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downpour

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/ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/ · down-pour

A heavy fall of rain in a short period.

Meanings

nounformal

A heavy fall of rain in a short period.

ایک مختصر مدت میں ہونے والی تیز بارش۔

بارش

baarish

Synonyms

rainstormdelugecloudburstبارشطوفانی بارشبڑے بوندی بارش

Antonyms

droughtdrynessaridityخشکیسُوکھابے بارانی

Common Collocations

  • heavy downpour
  • unexpected downpour
  • summer downpour

Example Sentences

The downpour caused flooding in several areas of the city.

بارش نے شہر کے کئی علاقوں میں سیلاب کا باعث بنی۔

Baarish ne sheher ke kai ilaqon mein selaab ka baais bani.

We got caught in a downpour without an umbrella.

ہم چھتری کے بغیر بارش میں پھنس گئے۔

Hum chhatri ke bagair baarish mein phans gaye.

A sudden downpour interrupted the outdoor event.

ایک اچانک بارش نے باہر ہونے والے پروگرام کو روک دیا۔

Aik achanak baarish ne bahar hone wale program ko rook diya.

Easily Confused With

shower:A shower typically refers to a lighter, short rainfall, while a downpour is heavy and prolonged.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that 'down' represents something falling from the sky and 'pour' suggests a large amount.

Imagine dark clouds suddenly releasing a torrent of rain.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "down + pour" — to pour downwards

First known use: 19th century

The term 'downpour' has been used in English since the early 19th century to describe a heavy fall of rain.