gravity — the force that attracts objects toward each other, especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the force that attracts objects toward each other, especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrævəti/
Korean meaning: 중력, 인력
Korean pronunciation: **그래**버티
Example Sentences
- My diet has zero gravity - everything I eat just floats around my waistline!
- The gravity of his joke was so heavy that nobody laughed.
- NASA scientists study how plants grow in zero gravity environments.
gravity
NOUN//ˈɡrævəti//
the force that attracts objects toward each other, especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
An apple falls due to gravity toward the child below
No gravity in this cavity makes every activity float freely!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'gravitas' meaning weight or heaviness, derived from 'gravis' meaning heavy. The term was adopted into English in the 14th century and later applied to the physical force of attraction between masses.
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📝Examples
“My diet has zero gravity - everything I eat just floats around my waistline!”
“The gravity of his joke was so heavy that nobody laughed.”
“NASA scientists study how plants grow in zero gravity environments.”
“The CEO finally grasped the gravity of the financial crisis.”
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