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- [grav-i-tee]
- /ˈgræv ɪ ti/
- /ˈɡræv.ɪ.ti/
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- [grav-i-tee]
- /ˈgræv ɪ ti/
Definitions of gravity word
- noun plural gravity the force of attraction by which terrestrial bodies tend to fall toward the center of the earth. 1
- noun plural gravity heaviness or weight. 1
- noun plural gravity gravitation in general. 1
- noun plural gravity acceleration of gravity. 1
- noun plural gravity a unit of acceleration equal to the acceleration of gravity. Symbol: g. 1
- noun plural gravity serious or critical nature: He seemed to ignore the gravity of his illness. 1
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Origin of gravity
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
1500-10; < Latin gravitāt- (stem of gravitās) heaviness, equivalent to grav(is) heavy, grave2 + -itāt- -ity
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Parts of speech for Gravity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gravity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
gravity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gravity
noun gravity
- pressure — the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it: the pressure of earth against a wall.
- weight — the amount or quantity of heaviness or mass; amount a thing weighs.
- heaviness — of great weight; hard to lift or carry: a heavy load.
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- consequence — The consequences of something are the results or effects of it.
Antonyms for gravity
noun gravity
- frivolity — the quality or state of being frivolous: the frivolity of Mardi Gras.
- inconsequentiality — of little or no importance; insignificant; trivial.
- levity — lightness of mind, character, or behavior; lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness.
- silliness — weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer.
- importance — the quality or state of being important; consequence; significance.
Top questions with gravity
- what is gravity?
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- what is the gravity on mars?
- what is the acceleration due to gravity?
- what is the force of gravity?
- what is the speed of gravity?
- who voices mabel from gravity falls?
- what is the gravity of mars?
- why does earth have gravity?
See also
Matching words
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