Cool MateNaturally vs No wonder
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Naturally
Top 2,000 (common)B1adverb
No wonder
Top 2,000 (common)
| Naturally | No wonder | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈnætʃrəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnætʃrəli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //nəʊ ˈwʌndər//🇺🇸 //noʊ ˈwʌndər// |
| Meaning | in a way that is normal or expected | It's not surprising. |
| Example | She speaks naturally in front of the camera. | She was late again; no wonder she missed the meeting. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | naturally talented, naturally occurring, naturally beautiful | no wonder that, feel no wonder, express no wonder |
| Antonyms | unnaturally, artificially | surprisingly, unexpectedly |
| Common mistakes | Used incorrectly as an adjective instead of an adverb., Confused with 'natural' when describing things., Overused in casual conversations where it's unnecessary. | 'No wonder' used in a question form incorrectly., Confusing 'no wonder' with 'wondering'., 'No wonder' followed by an incorrect verb tense. |
| Usage notes | Use 'naturally' to indicate something happens without effort or as is typical. It's generally appropriate in both spoken and written language, but avoid in very formal contexts. | Used to express that something is obvious or expected. Appropriate in most contexts but can sound less formal. |
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Frequently asked questions: Naturally vs No wonder
What's the difference between Naturally and No wonder?
Naturally: in a way that is normal or expected No wonder: It's not surprising.
Can you show an example of each?
Naturally: She speaks naturally in front of the camera. No wonder: She was late again; no wonder she missed the meeting.
Can I use Naturally and No wonder interchangeably?
Not always. Naturally and No wonder are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.