“Raining” or “Reigning” or “Reining”

Overview

raining / reigning / reining 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

raining: (verb) precipitate as rain. (adjective) falling in drops or as if falling like rain.

reigning: (verb) have sovereign power.

reining: (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

raining: r·EY·n·ih·ng

reigning: r·EY·n·ih·ng

reining: r·EY·n·ih·ng

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