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shower down

/ˈʃaʊ.ər daʊn/

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verb

/ˈʃaʊ.ər daʊn/C1formal
  • ruФразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения обильного падения или нисхождения чего-либо, например дождя, света или предметов, часто в переносном смысле.

A phrasal verb used to indicate something falling or descending abundantly, like rain, light, or objects, often in a metaphorical sense.

uncountable · intransitive · phrasal, no object

  1. Fall in abundanceformal

    To fall or be sent down in large quantities, like rain or objects.

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    • Confetti showered down on the parade.
    • Leaves showered down from the trees in the autumn wind.
    • Sparks showered down from the fireworks display.

    Synonymspour downrain down

  2. Give generouslyinformal

    To give something in large amounts, often praise, gifts, or attention.

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    • The audience showered down applause on the performer.
    • She showered down gifts on her grandchildren.
    • He showered down compliments on his team for their hard work.

    Synonymsbestowheaplavishpourrain downshower

    Antonymsstintwithhold

Forms
  • showered down past participle
  • showered down past simple
  • showering down present participle
  • showers down third person singular

Base verbshower