Rain poured down from the gray clouds.

Meaning: It was raining heavily and the clouds were dark and gloomy.

Choice of Words: Rain is a noun referring to drops of water falling from the sky. Poured is a verb meaning to fall or flow heavily. Down indicates the direction of the rain's movement. Gray is an adjective describing the color of the clouds.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The heavy rain poured down from the dark clouds.
• Heavy rain poured down from the dark clouds.
• Rain falls from the gray clouds.
• Rain falls from clouds so gray.
• Clouds gather, sky turns gray, rain begins.
• Clouds dark gray rain start soon.
• The rain poured down heavily, creating puddles.
• The rain poured down, soaking the ground and plants.
• Rain poured down, soaking the thirsty earth.
• Heavy rain poured down from the sky.