The raindrops fell softly on the thirsty ground.

Meaning: Drops of water from the clouds came down gently on the dry land.

Choice of Words: Raindrops are drops of water that fall from clouds during rain. Softly is an adverb that means in a gentle or quiet manner. Thirsty is an adjective that means needing or wanting to drink liquid.

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The raindrops gently kissed the thirsty ground.

Meaning: This sentence uses a metaphor to describe how the raindrops are gently falling on the ground, which is in need of water.

Choice of Words: Kissed is a poetic way to describe the raindrops falling on the ground, as if they are giving it a gentle touch. Thirsty means in need of water. Ground is the surface of the earth.

The raindrops quenched the thirst of the dry ground.

Meaning: This sentence describes how the raindrops are satisfying the need for water of the dry ground.

Choice of Words: Quenched means to satisfy a thirst. Thirst means the need for water. Dry means not having any water. Ground is the surface of the earth.

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