gravity

• Существительное, обозначающее естественную силу, притягивающую объекты с массой друг к другу, особенно к центру Земли.

A noun referring to the natural force that attracts objects with mass toward each other, especially toward the center of the Earth.

uncountable

1. Physical forceB1formalscientific

   The natural force that attracts objects with mass toward each other, especially toward the center of the Earth.

   Гравитация

   • Gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
   • An apple fell from the tree due to gravity.
   • Astronauts experience microgravity in space.

   Synonymsgravitationgravitational attractiongravitational force

2. Seriousness or importanceB2formal

   Extreme importance, seriousness, or solemnity of a situation.

   Серьёзность

   • The gravity of the situation was not lost on the negotiators.
   • He spoke with gravity about the consequences of the decision.
   • The judge emphasized the gravity of the crime during sentencing.

   Synonymsconsequenceimportancemomentseriousnessseveritysignificancesolemnityurgencyweight

   Antonymsfrivolityinsignificancelevitytrivialityunimportance