Cool MateNaturally vs Of course he does
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Naturally
Top 2,000 (common)B1adverb
Of course he does
Top 2,000 (common)
| Naturally | Of course he does | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈnætʃrəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnætʃrəli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //əv kɔːs hi dʌz//🇺🇸 //əv kɔrs hi dʌz// |
| Meaning | in a way that is normal or expected | This means you expect someone to agree or understand something obvious. |
| Example | She speaks naturally in front of the camera. | He loves fishing, and when I asked if he would go this weekend, I said, 'Of course he does.' |
| 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 | Of course he does!, Of course she knows, Of course they agree, Of course you can, Of course it is |
| 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. | 'Of course he does' is sometimes used when 'Of course he doesn't' is correct, confusing agreement with disagreement., Learners may forget to use appropriate emphasis when speaking, making the affirmation sound weak., Some learners might use it in overly formal contexts where a direct answer is more suitable. |
| 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 in conversations to affirm something obvious or expected. It's informal and may be perceived as slightly dismissive if overused. |
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Frequently asked questions: Naturally vs Of course he does
What's the difference between Naturally and Of course he does?
Naturally: in a way that is normal or expected Of course he does: This means you expect someone to agree or understand something obvious.
Can you show an example of each?
Naturally: She speaks naturally in front of the camera. Of course he does: He loves fishing, and when I asked if he would go this weekend, I said, 'Of course he does.'
Can I use Naturally and Of course he does interchangeably?
Not always. Naturally and Of course he does 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.