Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gravity
noun
/ˈɡræv.ɪ.ti/
Definition
Gravity is a natural phenomenon by which all physical bodies attract each other, and it gives weight to physical objects.
Examples
- The gravity of the situation made everyone silent.
- Scientists study gravity to understand how it affects the universe.
- Without gravity, we would float away into space.
Meaning
It is the force that pulls objects toward one another, most notably, it keeps planets in orbit around stars and keeps us grounded on Earth.
Synonyms
- attraction
- weight
- force
