Learning language
Translation language
phrase · A2 · often · UK/US

look like rain

look like rain

Meaning of look like rain

seem likely to rain

Learn look like rain with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
A2often

look like rain fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
British English/tə lʊk laɪk ˈreɪn/
American English/lʊk laɪk ˈreɪn/
Russian transcription[pɐˈxoʐə ˈʂto ˈbudʲet ˈdoʐdʲ]
look like rain
look like rain - похоже, что будет дождь
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Talking about Weather"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

look like rain with Russian translation

look like rain usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Облака тёмные, похоже, что будет дождь скоро.

The clouds are dark and it looks like rain soon.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Возьми зонтик — похоже, что будет дождь этим вечером.

Take an umbrella — it looks like rain this evening.

Learn by topic

look like rain belongs to the topic "Talking about Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

look like rainпохоже, что будет дождь
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

look like rain synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between look like rain / rain is likely / it will rain / there's a chance of rain / looks stormy / threatening clouds

🇬🇧English
look like rain

Visual observation implying rain is likely soon; informal spoken phrase.

A2Often

Look like rain — we should take an umbrella.

Похоже, что будет дождь — возьми зонтик.

R
🇬🇧English
rain is likely

A straightforward statement of high probability; slightly more formal than 'looks like rain'.

A2Often

Given the clouds, rain is likely this evening.

Учитывая облачность, вечером вероятен дождь.

I
🇬🇧English
it will rain

A more definite future prediction than 'looks like rain'; sounds more certain.

A2Very Often

According to the forecast, it will rain this afternoon.

По прогнозу, сегодня днём пойдёт дождь.

T
🇬🇧English
there's a chance of rain

Indicates possibility rather than strong likelihood; less certain than 'looks like rain'.

A2Often

Pack a light raincoat — there's a chance of rain later.

Возьми лёгкую куртку — есть вероятность дождя позже.

L
🇬🇧English
looks stormy

Suggests more severe weather (thunderstorm, strong winds) rather than light rain.

A2Often

Take shelter — it looks stormy out there.

Идём укрываться — там похоже грозит шторм.

T
🇬🇧English
threatening clouds

Descriptive phrase implying an impending storm or heavy rain; stronger tone.

A2Often

We turned back at the sight of the threatening clouds.

Мы повернули назад, увидев угрожающе выглядящие тучи.

S
🇬🇧English
scattered showers possible

Forecast language indicating localized, intermittent rain; less casual and more specific.

A2Rarely

Scattered showers possible this afternoon, especially inland.

Днём возможны локальные кратковременные ливни, особенно в глубине страны.

D
🇬🇧English
drizzle likely

Specifies light rain (drizzle) is probable; more specific than a general 'rain likely'.

A2Rarely

Take a light jacket — drizzle likely this evening.

Возьми лёгкую куртку — вечером вероятен моросящий дождь.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for look like rain

How to pronounce look like rain and what this word means

look like rain translation: похоже, что будет дождь. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce look like rain

/tə lʊk laɪk ˈreɪn/

look like rain translation

похоже, что будет дождь

look like rain examples

The clouds are dark and it looks like rain soon.

look like rain transcription

/tə lʊk laɪk ˈreɪn/, /lʊk laɪk ˈreɪn/

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

look like rain meaning: what does it mean?

seem likely to rain

look like rain pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

look like rain is pronounced as /tə lʊk laɪk ˈreɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

look like rain definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The clouds are dark and it looks like rain soon. Translation: Облака тёмные, похоже, что будет дождь скоро.

Is look like rain part of Talking about Weather vocabulary?

Yes, look like rain (похоже, что будет дождь) can be learned in the Talking about Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is look like rain part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, look like rain (похоже, что будет дождь) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn look like rain in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.