The rain fell heavily, soaking the ground thoroughly.

Meaning: A lot of rain came down and made the ground very wet.

Choice of Words: Rain means water falling from the sky. Fell means to come down from a higher place. Heavily means in a large amount or quantity. Soaking means to make something wet by putting it in a liquid. Ground means the solid surface of the earth. Thoroughly means completely or to a great extent.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The rain fell heavily, soaking the ground.
• The rain fell heavily, soaking the ground beneath.
• Rain poured heavily, soaking the earth.
• The rain fell, soaking the ground.
• Rain fell softly, soaking ground.
• Rain fell steadily, soaking ground.
• The rain poured down, soaking the ground and plants.
• The rain poured down, soaking the ground.
• Rain continued to fall, soaking ground below.
• The rain pelted down, soaking the ground and plants.