Explain Like I'm 5

Gravity is like a big hug from the Earth!

You know how when you give your favorite toy or stuffed animal a big squeeze? You want to keep them close and not let them go?

The Earth is like that too! It wants to keep everything on its surface close, so it gives everything a big hug. That's gravity! It pulls everything towards itself, like a big, strong magnet.

That's why you don't float off into space when you're standing on the ground. The Earth's gravity is giving you a big hug, keeping you safe and sound on its surface!