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Vocabulary Entry
monsoon
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A season characterized by heavy rainfall, especially in South Asia.
Example Sentences
"The monsoon brings much-needed water to the dry fields."
"During the monsoon, rivers often overflow their banks."
"People celebrate the arrival of the monsoon with festivals."
V
verb
To rain heavily or to bring rain as part of the monsoon season.
Example Sentences
"It will monsoon all weekend, so we should plan indoor activities."
"The weather report says it may monsoon in the afternoon."
"They decided to monsoon their outdoor event in favor of a covered venue."