The rain washes away the dirt.

Meaning: This means that the water from the rain cleans the dirt from a surface or object.

Choice of Words: Rain is water that falls from the sky in drops. Wash means to clean something with water. Dirt is a dirty substance that can be found on surfaces or objects.

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The rain cleans the dirt.

Meaning: This means that the rain is making the dirt clean, like when you wash your hands with soap and water.

Choice of Words: Rain is the water that falls from the clouds. Cleans means to make something clean or remove dirt or stains. Dirt is the loose soil or dust that can make something dirty. When you put them together, "The rain cleans the dirt" means that the rain is making the dirt clean.

The rain takes the dirt away.

Meaning: This means that the rain is moving the dirt away from something, like when you sweep the dirt off of a sidewalk.

Choice of Words: Rain is the water that falls from the clouds. Takes means to move something from one place to another. Away means to move something from its current location. Dirt is the loose soil or dust that can make something dirty. When you put them together, "The rain takes the dirt away" means that the rain is moving the dirt from one place to another.

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