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Collocations for gravity - noun

1. natural force

ADJ.

weak, zero
the weak gravity on the moon
strong

VERB + GRAVITY

be subject to
All objects are subject to gravity.
defy
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.

PHRASES

centre of gravity
(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.

VERB + GRAVITY

appreciate, realize, understand

PREP.

with ~
Criminal law does not treat traffic offences with the gravity they deserve.

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