“Rained” or “Reigned” or “Reined”

Overview

rained / reigned / reined are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

rained: (verb) precipitate as rain.

reigned: (verb) have sovereign power.

reined: (verb) stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins. (verb) stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins.

Pronunciation

rained: r·EY·n·d

reigned: r·EY·n·d

reined: r·EY·n·d

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