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Nature

UK /["/ˈneɪtʃə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈneɪtʃər/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • environment
  • wildlife
  • natural world
  • outdoors
  • ecosystem

Antonyms

  • artifice
  • human-made
  • synthetic

Common mistakes

  • 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.