Meaning & use
Showered
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Washed oneself under a spray of water, or, figuratively, gave or received something abundantly and all at once.
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He showered quickly before heading out to catch the early train.
Fans showered the returning astronauts with confetti and applause.
A note on using this word
The figurative sense—"showered with gifts" or "showered with praise"—likens a sudden abundance to rain falling all at once.
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