(a) He uses the umbrella in the rain / during the rain.
He uses the umbrella every time the rain falls.
(b) He took the umbrella in the rain. / on a rain day.
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Vincent Teo Can I say, (a) He uses the umbrella in the rain / during the rain . With 'during', I seem to picture him doing something indoors while it is raining outdoors . He uses the umbrella every time the rain falls .
— Philip
Vincent Teo Can I say, (a) He uses the umbrella in the rain / during the rain .
With 'during', I seem to picture him doing something indoors while it is raining outdoors .
He uses the umbrella every time the rain falls .
'it rains' is more natural.
(b) He took the umbrella in the rain.
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