Rain starts gently.

Meaning: This means that it's starting to rain lightly. It's like saying, The rain is falling lightly now.

Choice of Words: Rain refers to the water that falls from the sky as droplets. Starts means to begin or commence. Gently means in a soft, light, or careful manner. So, "rain starts gently" means that the rain is beginning to fall softly and lightly.

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The rain is beginning to fall softly.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence. It's another way to say that the rain is just starting to fall and it's not very strong or heavy.

Choice of Words: Rain is water falling from clouds in the sky. Beginning means to start. Fall means to come down from a higher place. Softly means gently or without force. When you put them together, "The rain is beginning to fall softly" describes the start of rainfall that is not strong or heavy.

Raindrops are starting to gently sprinkle from the sky.

Meaning: This means the same as the first two sentences. It's a more detailed way to say that the rain is just starting to fall and it's not very strong or heavy. It's like when you see tiny drops of water falling from the sky.

Choice of Words: Raindrops are individual drops of rain. Starting means to begin. Sprinkle means to fall in small drops. Gently means softly or without force. Sky is the space above the Earth. When you put them together, "Raindrops are starting to gently sprinkle from the sky" describes the beginning of rainfall that is not strong or heavy.

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