The rain poured heavily, flooding the streets below.

Meaning: This sentence describes heavy rainfall causing water to accumulate and overflow, resulting in flooded streets.

Choice of Words: Poured is a verb that means to flow or fall in a continuous stream. Heavily is an adverb that means in a large amount or quantity. Flooding is a verb that means to cover with water, especially in a way that causes damage or inconvenience.

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