Rain fell on the dry land.

Meaning: This sentence describes water drops moving downwards freely under the force of gravity onto the solid part of the Earth's surface.

Choice of Words: Rain is a noun that refers to water drops that fall from the sky. Fell is a past tense verb that means to move downwards freely under the force of gravity. On means resting or supported by something. Dry means not wet or moist. Land is a noun that refers to the solid part of the Earth's surface.

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Related Expressions

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