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gravity

Pronunciation: [ˈɡrævɪti]

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Learn how to use gravity in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “science”

(noun) a force that pulls objects toward each other. It is what keeps us on the ground and makes things fall when we drop them. For example, when you jump, gravity pulls you back down to Earth.

Example

I love learning about how gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

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Without gravity, objects wouldn't fall at all, and everything would float around.

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How does gravity affect the way we move on Earth?

Context: “importance”

(noun) the seriousness or importance of a situation. It’s used to describe how much something matters. For example, if there's a problem at school, we might talk about the gravity of the situation.

Example

The teacher explained the gravity of cheating on an exam.

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She didn't understand the gravity of missing her friend's birthday party.

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Do you think the gravity of the issue was clear to everyone?

How to pronounce gravity

Pronunciation: [ˈɡrævɪti]

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