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Collocations for gravity - noun

1. natural force

ADJECTIVE

low, weak, zero
the weak gravity on the moon
strong

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VERB + gravity

defy
The building leans so much that it seems to defy gravity.

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gravity + VERB

pull sth
Gravity pulls objects together.
bend sth
Gravity bends light like a lens.

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PREPOSITION

by gravity
The water flows from the tank by gravity to the houses below.

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PHRASES

centre/center of gravity (often figurative)
a low centre/center of gravity
The world's economic centre/center of gravity is shifting east.
the force of gravity
the law of gravity, the laws of gravity

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2. seriousness

ADJECTIVE

extreme
I don't think you realize the extreme gravity of the situation.

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VERB + gravity

appreciate, realize, understand

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PREPOSITION

with gravity
The threat is not being treated with the gravity it deserves.

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