The rain falls on the roof.

Meaning: When water vapor in the air condenses, it forms clouds. When these clouds become heavy, they release the water as rain, which then falls onto the roof of the building.

Choice of Words: Rain: drops of water that fall from the sky. Falls: to drop or descend from a higher place. Roof: the topmost covering of a building.

Alternative Expressions

The rain pours on the roof.

Meaning: This means that the water from the sky is falling heavily onto the top of the building.

Choice of Words: Rain is the water that falls from the sky. Pours means to fall heavily or in large amounts. Roof is the top of a building that keeps out the rain and snow. When you put them together, "The rain pours on the roof" means that the water from the sky is falling heavily onto the top of the building.

The rain patters on the roof.

Meaning: This means that the water from the sky is making a light, repeated sound as it falls onto the top of the building.

Choice of Words: Rain is the water that falls from the sky. Patters means to make a light, repeated sound. Roof is the top of a building that keeps out the rain and snow. When you put them together, "The rain patters on the roof" means that the water from the sky is making a light, repeated sound as it falls onto the top of the building.

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