Cool MateNaturally vs You know her of course
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Naturally
Top 2,000 (common)B1adverb
You know her of course
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Most common: Naturally
| Naturally | You know her of course | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈnætʃrəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnætʃrəli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //juː nəʊ hɜːr əv kɔːs//🇺🇸 //juː noʊ hɜr əv kɔrs// |
| Meaning | in a way that is normal or expected | You are familiar with her, obviously. |
| Example | She speaks naturally in front of the camera. | You know her, of course, she’s your sister! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | naturally talented, naturally occurring, naturally beautiful | know her well, know him, of course, you know them too |
| Antonyms | unnaturally, artificially | - |
| 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. | Forgetting to use 'of course' for emphasis., Using 'you know her' without 'of course' can sound less confident., Confusing with similar phrases like 'you've met her'. |
| 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 when confirming someone's familiarity with a person. Can be friendly or casual; avoid in formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Naturally vs You know her of course
What's the difference between Naturally and You know her of course?
Naturally: in a way that is normal or expected You know her of course: You are familiar with her, obviously.
Which is more common: Naturally and You know her of course?
Naturally is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Naturally: She speaks naturally in front of the camera. You know her of course: You know her, of course, she’s your sister!
Can I use Naturally and You know her of course interchangeably?
Not always. Naturally and You know her of course 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.