The rain is falling heavily.

Meaning: This means that water droplets are currently dropping from the sky with a high intensity.

Choice of Words: The is a definite article used to refer to a specific noun. Rain is a common noun referring to water droplets that fall from the sky. Is is a linking verb indicating a state of being. Falling is the present participle of the verb fall, which means to drop from a higher to a lower position. Heavily is an adverb describing the intensity of the rain.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The rain was falling heavily on the roof.
• The rain is falling from the sky.
• The rain is falling.
• The rain was falling gently on the roof.
• The rain was falling.
• Rain is falling.
• Rain starts falling.
• The rain falls heavily.
• The rain fell heavily.
• The rain fell heavily on the roof.