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Gravity

noun

The force that pulls objects toward Earth or toward any other large body.

Example Sentences

"Gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the sun."

"When you drop a ball, gravity pulls it to the ground."

Synonyms & Related Terms

gravitational pull

Quick Check

Which best describes the meaning of gravity?

Study Tips

To remember gravity, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about science.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.