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gravity
UK /ˈɡɹævɪti/ US /ˈɡɹævəti/
noun 5
Collocations
10(noun.) natural force
ADJ
weak, zero
Astronauts can jump very high in zero gravity because there is almost no downward force.
strong
VERB + GRAVITY
be subject to
Everything on Earth remains subject to gravity, which is why objects fall when you drop them.
defy
The acrobat's incredible flip seemed to defy gravity for a moment.
PREP
by ~
Heavy boxes were moved down the ramp by gravity without needing any extra help.
PHRASES
centre of gravity
The centre of gravity in their relationship shifted when they both started working from home.
the force of gravity, the law/laws of gravity
(noun.) seriousness
ADJ
extreme
The doctor explained the extreme gravity of the patient's condition to his family.
VERB + GRAVITY
appreciate, realize, understand
PREP
with ~
We should treat this environmental problem with the same gravity as a major health crisis.
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