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Definition gravity in British English
gravity
noun
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[uncountable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈɡrævəti/
1
the force that makes any two objects that have mass move towards each other. The most common example of this is when an object falls to the ground
Example
the laws of gravity
Synonyms and related words
2
the seriousness or importance of something
Example
I'm sure you can appreciate the gravity of the situation.
Example
Offenders should be punished in proportion to the gravity of their offences.
3
a serious attitude
Example
He was criticized for his lack of gravity.
