rain cats and dogs

The phrase “rain cats and dogs” has 4 syllables: rain cats and dogs.

It's pronounced as /reɪn kæts ænd dɔɡz/.


What is synonym and antonym for rain cats and dogs?

In the thesaurus, “rain cats and dogs” has 2 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for rain cats and dogs along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for rain cats and dogs

Antonyms for rain cats and dogs

  • drizzle
  • mist
  • spit
  • sprinkle

Meanings of rain cats and dogs

  • verb
    1. To rain very heavily.

Example Sentences

  • The sudden downpour startled everyone as it began to rain cats and dogs during the outdoor wedding ceremony.
  • We had to cancel our picnic plans because it started to rain cats and dogs just as we were about to leave.
  • Driving in the storm felt treacherous as the rain seemed to rain cats and dogs without any sign of letting up.
  • Despite the weather forecast, nobody expected it to rain cats and dogs with such intensity.
  • The streets flooded quickly as the storm continued to rain cats and dogs, causing traffic chaos throughout the city.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rain cats and dogs, such as: drizzle, mist, pour, rain, spit, sprinkle.

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