Earth drinks

Meaning: This means that the earth is absorbing water, like a sponge. It's like saying, The earth is absorbing the liquid like a thirsty person drinking water.

Choice of Words: Earth is the planet we live on. Drinks is a verb that means to swallow a liquid. In this context, 'earth drinks' is a personification, which means giving human qualities to non-human entities. Here, it refers to the earth absorbing the rainwater.

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