rains cats and dogs

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

It's pronounced as /reɪnz kæts ænd dɒɡz/.


What is synonym and antonym for rains cats and dogs?

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

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


Synonyms for rains cats and dogs

  • pours
  • precipitates
  • rains
  • storms

Antonyms for rains cats and dogs

  • drizzles
  • mists
  • spits
  • sprinkles

Example Sentences

  • Rains cats and dogs flooded the streets, causing traffic jams across the city.
  • We had to cancel our picnic because it rains cats and dogs all afternoon.
  • Despite the forecast predicting a light shower, it suddenly rains cats and dogs during our outdoor wedding ceremony.
  • I can't believe how quickly the weather changed, it went from sunny skies to rains cats and dogs in just minutes.
  • The old drainage system couldn't handle the heavy downpour, and soon enough, it rains cats and dogs inside our basement.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rains cats and dogs, such as: drizzles, mists, pours, precipitates, rains, spits, sprinkles.

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