Gravity - English meaning

noun

The quality of being very good, accurate, and showing an ability to notice very small differences

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He is remembered for the acuteness of his intellect., he was distinguished by the liveliness of his…

noun

The action or power of evoking interest in or liking for someone or something.

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The timeless attraction of a good tune

noun

The state of being very bad or unpleasant.

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The chilli and pineapple relish did manage to mask the awfulness of the deep-fried brie

noun

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

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Abrupt withdrawal of drug treatment can have serious consequences

noun

A result of an action or situation, esp. (in the plural) a bad result

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For someone who is old and weak, the consequences of a broken hip can be serious., last summer ther…

noun

Another term for exigency.

noun

The state of being unhappy or without hope

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The sheer gloominess of the prime minister's message has attracted much comment., economists said t…

noun

The feeling or state of having no hope

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Nbc's reporter noted the grimness of the rescue effort., i make a comment today about the grimness …

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The quality of having great weight.

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Olivia felt the heaviness of her backpack

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The quality of weighing a lot

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We were delayed by the heaviness of the traffic.

noun

The state or fact of being of great significance or value.

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The importance of a good education

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The quality of being important

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Some managers acknowledge the importance of balancing work and family, and believe it necessary to …

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The great size or extent of something.

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They may feel discouraged at the magnitude of the task before them

noun

A very brief period of time.

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She was silent for a moment before replying

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The quality of being important because of effects on future events

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I did not realize the momentousness of the occasion., he emphasises the momentousness of next week'…

noun

The state or condition of being preoccupied or engrossed with something.

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He began to overcome his preoccupation with germs

noun

The thing you think about most

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[ u ] his preoccupation with sports is affecting his grades.

noun

Great depth of insight or knowledge.

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The simplicity and profundity of the message

noun

The quality of showing a clear and deep understanding of serious matters

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The profundity of his remarks, we would sit up all night exchanging profundities.

verb

Exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement towards oneself.

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He pulled them down on to the couch

noun

An act of pulling something.

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Give the hair a quick pull and it comes out by the roots

verb

Apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion

noun

The quality or state of being serious.

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We are aware of the seriousness of the situation

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The quality or state of being serious or severe in effect

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I don’t think he has any idea of the seriousness of the situation.

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The fact or condition of being severe.

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Sentences should reflect the severity of the crime

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The quality of being very unkind or unpleasant

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The severity of her comments surprised everyone., you can’t imagine the severity of the heat here d…

noun

The quality of being worthy of attention; importance.

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Adolescent education was felt to be a social issue of some significance

noun

Importance

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The discovery of the new drug is of great significance for/to people suffering from heart problems.…

noun

The state of not being under the influence of alcohol; sobriety.

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He leaves the festivities proclaiming his soberness

noun

The state of being sober.

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The price of beer compelled me to maintain a certain level of sobriety

noun

The state or quality of being sober (= not drunk)

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This judge is known for his sobriety and fairness.

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The state or quality of being serious and dignified.

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His ashes were laid to rest with great solemnity

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Seriousness and sadness

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They drank their tea, a sombreness in their manner., you can sense the collective sombreness at the…

noun

The state of being absorbed in thought.

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His face became strange with thoughtfulness

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Care and consideration for other people; kindness

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She was surprised by the thoughtfulness of people who wanted to help her.

noun

Importance requiring swift action.

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The discovery of the ozone hole gave urgency to the issue of cfcs

noun

The quality of being very important and needing attention immediately

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It now is a matter of urgency that aid reaches the famine area., she stressed the urgency of an ear…

noun

A body's relative mass or the quantity of matter contained by it, giving rise to a downward force; the heaviness of a person or thing.

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He was at least fifteen stone in weight

verb

Hold (something) down by placing a heavy object on top of it.

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A mug half filled with coffee weighted down a stack of papers