A2noun 1K

Nature

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈneɪtʃə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈneɪtʃər/"]/

Meaning of Nature

all the plants, animals and things that exist in the universe that are not made by people

In simple words: The natural world, including plants, animals, and landscapes.

Nature in a sentence

• I love spending time in nature, especially in the mountains.
• Nature can be very calming and helps me relax.
• In nature, you can see beautiful flowers and trees.
• The nature of the problem is more complex than we thought.
• We need to understand the nature of the relationship between the two species.

How to use Nature

Use 'nature' when discussing the environment, ecosystems, or the natural characteristics of things. Usually appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, though in more formal discussions, specify what aspect of nature you are referring to.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'nature' like a 'nurturing' environment full of trees and animals.

Related words

Collocations with Nature

• Mother
• commune with
• be back to
• get back to
• endow (somebody with) something
• give somebody something
• provide (somebody with) something
• conservation
• preserve
• reserve
• close to nature
• in nature
• the forces of nature
• the laws of nature
• a love of nature
• Mother
• commune with
• be back to
• get back to
• endow (somebody with) something
• give somebody something
• provide (somebody with) something
• conservation
• preserve
• reserve
• close to nature
• in nature
• the forces of nature
• the laws of nature
• a love of nature
• basic
• essential
• fundamental
• have
• reveal
• conceal
• by nature
• concerning the nature of
• considering the nature of
• by its very nature
• the extent and nature of something
• an insight into the nature of something
• basic
• essential
• fundamental
• have
• reveal
• conceal
• by nature
• concerning the nature of
• considering the nature of
• by its very nature
• the extent and nature of something
• an insight into the nature of something
• basic
• essential
• fundamental
• have
• reveal
• conceal
• by nature
• concerning the nature of
• considering the nature of
• by its very nature
• the extent and nature of something
• an insight into the nature of something

Synonyms for Nature

• environment
• wildlife
• natural world
• outdoors
• ecosystem

Opposites of Nature

• artifice
• human-made
• synthetic

Common mistakes with Nature

• Using 'nature' to refer to human attributes (e.g., 'human nature').
• Confusing 'nature' with 'nurture' in discussions about behavior.
• Mispronouncing the word, especially stressing the wrong syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Nature

What does Nature mean?

The natural world, including plants, animals, and landscapes.

What is the definition of Nature?

all the plants, animals and things that exist in the universe that are not made by people

How do you use Nature in a sentence?

I love spending time in nature, especially in the mountains.

Can you give another example of Nature?

Nature can be very calming and helps me relax.

What are synonyms for Nature?

Common alternatives include environment, wildlife, natural world, outdoors, ecosystem.

What is the opposite of Nature?

Opposite meanings include artifice, human-made, synthetic.

What words go with Nature?

It commonly pairs with Mother, commune with, be back to, get back to, endow (somebody with) something, give somebody something, provide (somebody with) something, conservation, preserve, reserve, close to nature, in nature, the forces of nature, the laws of nature, a love of nature, Mother, commune with, be back to, get back to, endow (somebody with) something, give somebody something, provide (somebody with) something, conservation, preserve, reserve, close to nature, in nature, the forces of nature, the laws of nature, a love of nature, basic, essential, fundamental, have, reveal, conceal, by nature, concerning the nature of, considering the nature of, by its very nature, the extent and nature of something, an insight into the nature of something, basic, essential, fundamental, have, reveal, conceal, by nature, concerning the nature of, considering the nature of, by its very nature, the extent and nature of something, an insight into the nature of something, basic, essential, fundamental, have, reveal, conceal, by nature, concerning the nature of, considering the nature of, by its very nature, the extent and nature of something, an insight into the nature of something.

What are common mistakes when using Nature?

Using 'nature' to refer to human attributes (e.g., 'human nature'). Confusing 'nature' with 'nurture' in discussions about behavior. Mispronouncing the word, especially stressing the wrong syllable.

How do you pronounce Nature?

US: /["/ˈneɪtʃər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈneɪtʃə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Nature?

Use 'nature' when discussing the environment, ecosystems, or the natural characteristics of things. Usually appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, though in more formal discussions, specify what aspect of nature you are referring to.

What CEFR level is Nature?

"Nature" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.