The rain fell on the roof and made a sound.

Meaning: This means that water came down from the sky and hit the roof, making a noise.

Choice of Words: Rain is water that falls from the sky. Fall means to move downward. When you put them together, "The rain fell" means the water moved downward from the sky.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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