/ˈɡrævɪti/ (GRAV-uh-tee)

Definitions

1. noun

a force that attracts a body towards the centre of another body, such as a planet or moon, with a force proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centres.

“The astronauts had to experience zero gravity during their spacewalk.”

2. noun

a quality of being serious and solemn in manner, as if weighed down by the seriousness of a situation.

“The gravity of the situation was reflected in the somber faces of the mourners.”

3. noun

importance or seriousness of a situation or problem.

“The gravity of the economic crisis was not fully appreciated until it was too late.”

4. verb

to attract or draw something towards something else by force, or to have an effect on something.

“The strong wind gravitated the leaves towards the ground.”