Heavy rain fell on thirsty earth.

Meaning: A large amount of water fell from the sky onto dry land.

Choice of Words: Heavy is an adjective describing the amount of rain. Rain is a noun referring to water falling from the sky. Fell is a verb that describes the movement of the rain. On is a preposition that tells us where the rain was falling. Thirsty is an adjective describing the condition of the earth. Earth is a noun referring to the planet we live on.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The rain fell softly on the thirsty earth.
• The rain fell gently on the thirsty earth.
• Rain fell on thirsty earth.
• The rain fell gently, nourishing the thirsty earth.
• Rain fell gently on thirsty earth.
• Rain fell gently, nourishing the thirsty earth.
• Rain fell gently on the thirsty earth.
• Rain fell on the thirsty earth.
• The rain fell heavily on the thirsty earth.
• Rain fell, nourishing the thirsty earth.