Learn · Sentences Describing the Weather
The thunderstorm caused a lot of noise, but the rain wasn’t too heavy.
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The thunderstorm caused a lot of noise, but the rain wasn’t too heavy.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Don't worry about the noise; thunderstorms often sound worse than they are.
Describing Habits
I've noticed that summer thunderstorms usually bring a lot of noise but not much rain.
Asking About Others
Did you hear that thunderstorm last night? Was the rain heavy where you are?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If the thunderstorm had lasted longer, the rain might have been heavier.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The thunderstorm generated considerable noise; however, the rainfall was relatively light.
Casual
It was a noisy thunderstorm, but the rain wasn't bad.
Simpler English
The storm was loud, but it didn't rain much.
Phrases to learn
a lot of noise
A significant amount of loud sound.
wasn't too heavy
Was not excessively intense or substantial.