Storm clouds gathered overhead.

Meaning: The clouds that cause storms were coming together above.

Choice of Words: Storm refers to a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds, thunder, and lightning. Clouds are visible masses of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Gathered means to come together. Overhead means above one's head. This sentence describes storm clouds coming together above one's head.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Clouds gathered overhead, a sign of impending rain.
• Clouds gathered overhead.
• The clouds gathered overhead.
• The clouds gathered, signaling the approach of a storm.
• The storm clouds gathered like an angry mob.
• Clouds gathered, storm brewed.
• The clouds drifted slowly overhead.
• Clouds floated lazily overhead.
• Clouds drifted lazily overhead.
• Clouds float lazily overhead.