The rain fell heavily on the thirsty earth.

Meaning: This sentence depicts rain descending in large amounts onto the earth, which is in need of moisture.

Choice of Words: Fell means to drop or descend from a higher to a lower place. Heavily describes the intensity of the rainfall. Thirsty describes the condition of the earth, which needs water.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Rain fell heavily on the thirsty crops.
• The rain fell heavily on the thirsty ground.
• Rain fell heavily on the thirsty ground.
• The rain heavily poured on the thirsty ground.
• The rain fell softly on the thirsty earth.
• The rain fell gently on the thirsty earth.
• Rain fell on thirsty earth.
• The rain fell gently, nourishing the thirsty earth.
• Rain fell gently on thirsty earth.
• Rain fell gently, nourishing the thirsty earth.