gravity
/ˈɡrævəti/
grav · i · ty
ˈɡræv · ə · ti
English Definition
n. force that pulls objects down; seriousness
Significado en Español
gravedad, seriedad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trọng lực, tính nghiêm trọng
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Example Sentence
Gravity keeps us on earth.
重力使我们留在地球。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
grav(weight force)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “gravity” as used in contexts relating to science?
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A
seriousness
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B
weight
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C
levity
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D
elevation
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B — weight.
“gravity” means n. force that pulls objects down; seriousness
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ of the situation became clear when the alarms began to ring.
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A
humor
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B
lightness
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C
silliness
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D
gravity
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D — gravity.
“gravity” means n. force that pulls objects down; seriousness
Common questions about “gravity”
What does “gravity” mean?
gravity — n. force that pulls objects down; seriousness. In Chinese: 重力，严重性.
How do you pronounce “gravity”?
gravity is pronounced /ˈɡrævəti/. It breaks into 3 syllables: grav · i · ty.
How do you use “gravity” in a sentence?
Gravity keeps us on earth. (重力使我们留在地球。)
What are synonyms for “gravity”?
seriousness, weight — all close in meaning to gravity (n. force that pulls objects down; seriousness).
Is “gravity” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. gravity appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “gravity”?
grav(weight force)
