Rain fell down in torrents.

Meaning: This means that rain was coming down very heavily, like it was pouring from the sky.

Choice of Words: Torrents is a dramatic word that means a very heavy rainfall. Fell means to drop down or to move from a higher place to a lower place. When you put them together, "Rain fell down in torrents" creates a vivid image of a very heavy rainfall.

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