Basic Details
Word: Downpour
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A heavy rain that falls suddenly and quickly.
Synonyms: Deluge, rainstorm, cloudburst
Antonyms: Drought, dryness
Idioms and Phrases
- It's raining cats and dogs: A phrase used to describe very heavy rain. Example: "We had to stay indoors because it was raining cats and dogs outside."
- Every cloud has a silver lining: Even when things seem bad (like a stormy downpour), there is always something positive to find. Example: "Although the downpour ruined our picnic, we stayed inside and played games, remembering that every cloud has a silver lining."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The downpour soaked everything in just a few minutes, turning the streets into rivers.
Example 2: We had to run for cover when a sudden downpour interrupted our outdoor games.
Example 3: After the downpour, the flowers in the garden looked refreshed and vibrant.
Fun Fact
Did you know that a downpour can produce enough rain in less than one hour to fill an entire swimming pool? This can lead to flash floods in certain areas!
Famous Quote
"Life isnt about waiting for the storm to pass; its about learning to dance in the rain." Vivian Greene
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "downpour" mean?
a) A small drizzle
b) A heavy rain
c) A light mist
d) A sunny day
Answer: b) A heavy rain
2. Which of these is a synonym of "downpour"?
a) Drought
b) Cloudburst
c) Sunshine
d) Thunderstorm
Answer: b) Cloudburst
3. What is an antonym of "downpour"?
a) Rainstorm
b) Deluge
c) Drought
d) Shower
Answer: c) Drought
4. Which sentence uses "downpour" correctly?
a) The downpour of snow covered the ground.
b) The downpour surprised us during our picnic.
c) There was a downpour of music at the concert.
d) The downpour flew high in the sky.
Answer: b) The downpour surprised us during our picnic.
5. Which idiom means it's raining heavily?
a) Every cloud has a silver lining
b) It's raining cats and dogs
c) As easy as pie
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: b) It's raining cats and dogs
