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Naturally Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：obviously (naturally)
naturally
/ˈnætʃ.ər.ə.li/
adv.
In a way that is obvious or to be expected.
obviously
➕
/ˈɑb.vi.əs.li/
adv.
In a way that is easy to see or understand; without doubt.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'naturalis' (by birth) + '-ly' (adverb suffix).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine 'Nature' as your friend ('ally') who gives you talents naturally.
📖 Example
You're a native speaker, so you naturally speak English very well.
As a native speaker, it is obvious that you speak English very well.
🔗 Collocations
naturally occur – happen without being planned or forced
naturally assume – believe something is true without proof
naturally enough – as could be expected
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
unnaturally (adv.) – in a way that is not normal or expected
artificially (adv.) – made by human skill rather than occurring naturally
🌱 Derivatives
natural (adj.) – existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind
naturalness (n.) – the quality of being natural
naturalize (v.) – to admit (a person) to citizenship; to adapt (a plant, animal, etc.) to a new environment
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'natura' meaning 'birth, nature'. In English, it evolved to describe actions that are in accordance with inherent qualities or the natural world.
Meaning 2：innately (naturally)
naturally
/ˈnætʃ.ər.ə.li/
adv.
By birth or as an inherent characteristic.
innately
➕
/ɪˈneɪt.li/
adv.
As an inherent quality or by nature; from birth.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
She is naturally athletic and excels at every sport she tries.
She has a natural athletic ability and excels in every sport she tries.
🔗 Collocations
naturally gifted – having an innate talent
naturally born – born with a particular characteristic
naturally shy – shy by nature, not learned
🔄 Synonyms
innately (adv.) – in a way that is inborn or inherent
by nature (phrase) – as a result of inherent qualities
inherently (adv.) – in a way that is a permanent part of someone's character
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
natural (adj.) – existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind
naturalness (n.) – the quality of being natural
naturalize (v.) – to admit (a person) to citizenship; to adapt (a plant, animal, etc.) to a new environment
Meaning 3：organically (naturally)
naturally
/ˈnætʃ.ər.ə.li/
adv.
In a normal, unaffected way without artificiality.
organically
➕
/ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪ.kli/
adv.
In a way that is not artificial or forced; following a natural course of development.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Plants in this garden are allowed to grow naturally, without being trimmed into shapes.
Plants in this garden are allowed to develop freely, without being pruned into shapes.
🔗 Collocations
grow naturally – develop without human intervention
occur naturally – exist in nature without being created by humans
come naturally – be easy or instinctive
🔄 Synonyms
organically (adv.) – in a way that is natural, without artificial substances or processes
spontaneously (adv.) – happening naturally, without planning
effortlessly (adv.) – without effort; naturally easy
🚫 Antonyms
artificially (adv.) – by human intervention, not natural
forced (adj.) – not natural or spontaneous
🌱 Derivatives
natural (adj.) – existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind
naturalness (n.) – the quality of being natural
naturalize (v.) – to admit (a person) to citizenship; to adapt (a plant, animal, etc.) to a new environment
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