Learn · Sentences Describing the Weather
The snow was heavy at first, but it has slowed down to a light flurry now.
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Narrator
The snow was heavy at first, but it has slowed down to a light flurry now.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Don't worry, the heavy snow will slow down soon.
Describing Habits
Snowstorms usually start heavy and then gradually lessen.
Asking About Others
Is the snow still coming down heavily where you are?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If the snow hadn't slowed down, we would have been stuck.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Initially, the snowfall was intense; however, it has diminished to a light flurry.
Casual
The snow was coming down hard, but it's just a little flurry now.
Simpler English
The snow was heavy, but it's light now.
Phrases to learn
heavy snow
A significant amount of snowfall.
slowed down
Decreased in intensity or speed.
light flurry
A small amount of snow falling lightly.