Definitions

rain or shine

ADVERB

surely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely assuredly certainly clearly definitely evidently indeed inevitably inexorably plainly undoubtedly unquestionably

WEAK

admittedly beyond doubt beyond shadow of doubt come what may conclusively decidedly distinctly doubtlessly explicitly fixedly for certain indubitably infallibly irrefutably manifestly nothing else but positively to be sure unequivocally unerringly unfailingly unmistakably unshakably with certainty without fail

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously indefinite indefinitely questionably vaguely

WEAK

uncertain

NOUN

assurance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affirmation assertion guarantee pledge promise security support word

STRONG

declaration insurance oath profession vow warrant warranty

WEAK

lock on sure thing word of honor

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denial

STRONG

breach of promise

NOUN

certainty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confidence inevitability trust

STRONG

belief certitude cinch conviction credence definiteness dogmatism faith firmness lock positiveness positivism setup shoo-in staunchness steadiness stock sureness surety validity

WEAK

all sewn up authoritativeness indubitableness open and shut case sure bet sure thing wrap-up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

distrust

STRONG

disbelief

WEAK

ambiguity doubt hesitation idea questionableness theory uncertainty

NOUN

sure thing

Synonyms

WEAK

all sewn up belief cert certainty cinch dead certainty definiteness destiny foregone conclusion lock open and shut case positiveness safe bet shoo-in small risk sure bet surety

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In other words, if she buys a $100,000 annuity, she’ll get $7,600 a year, or $633 a month, come rain or shine, until she dies.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

In case you didn’t get the memo, March is Tomatozania-mania-party time in Southern California, when specialty growers offer pop-up sales of hard-to-find tomato varieties, rain or shine.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

But the Ciclovía will happen, rain or shine: Bogotános are not sugar cubes.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2024

But some fields earn him money every year, come rain or shine.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024

Only Taylor remained vigilant in her pageant work, getting up every morning, rain or shine, to go through the paces of her routine, from first entrance to talent to final interview.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

rain or shine

Example Sentences

Related Words