Collocations for gravity - noun
1. natural force
ADJ.
weak, zero
the weak gravity on the moon
the weak gravity on the moon
strong
VERB + GRAVITY
be subject to
All objects are subject to gravity.
All objects are subject to gravity.
defy
The building leans so much that it seems to defy gravity.
The building leans so much that it seems to defy gravity.
PREP.
by ~
The water flows from the tank by gravity to the houses below.
The water flows from the tank by gravity to the houses below.
PHRASES
centre of gravity
(often figurative) Europe''s economic centre of gravity shifted northwards.
(often figurative) Europe''s economic centre of gravity shifted northwards.
the force of gravity, the law/laws of gravity
2. seriousness
ADJ.
extreme
I don''t think you realize the extreme gravity of this offence.
I don''t think you realize the extreme gravity of this offence.
VERB + GRAVITY
appreciate, realize, understand
PREP.
with ~
Criminal law does not treat traffic offences with the gravity they deserve.
Criminal law does not treat traffic offences with the gravity they deserve.