gravity
Translation
gravity, seriousness
Examples
Gravity keeps the planets in orbit.
Gravity keeps the planets in orbit.
He didn't understand the gravity of the situation.
He didn't understand the gravity of the situation.
Grammar Patterns
the ((gravity)) of sth. the seriousness of something He didn't understand the gravity of the situation.
((gravity)) as a physical force Gravity keeps the planets in orbit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (force) pull; (seriousness) importance. Antonyms: (seriousness) levity
Etymology
From Latin 'gravitas' meaning 'weight, heaviness, seriousness', from 'gravis' (heavy).
Memory Tips
Connect the two meanings: the physical 'heaviness' of an object (gravity) and the 'heaviness' of a situation (gravity).