naturally
gb/nˈæt͡ʃɚəli/ us/nˈæt͡ʃɚəli/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adverb
A2
relation
1
In a normal or expected way
In the way that is usual or what you would expect.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] naturally [verb/adjective]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'naturally' with 'of course' when expressing agreement; while related, 'naturally' here means 'in a normal way'.
Συνώνυμα
normally (Very close in meaning but slightly more formal and less emotive.)
|
typically (Emphasizes common patterns rather than inevitability.)
Αντώνυμα
unnaturally (Indicates something happens in a strange or artificial way.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
naturally occur
|naturally develop
|naturally follow
|naturally lead to
Θέματα
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Ice naturally melts when the temperature rises above zero.
- As the conversation went on, we naturally started talking about our families.
- Children naturally learn their first language without formal teaching.
- The two chemicals will naturally react if mixed.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Babies naturally cry when they are hungry.
- Water naturally flows downhill.
- He naturally smiled when he saw his friend.
adverb
B1
property
2
Without artificial help
Without using any special help or chemicals; by itself.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] naturally [verb]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'naturally' here with 'normally'; this sense focuses on the absence of artificial methods.
Συνώνυμα
organically (Often used for food; implies no synthetic chemicals.)
Αντώνυμα
artificially (Describes something made or caused by people rather than by nature.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
naturally grown
|naturally occurring minerals
|naturally sweet
Θέματα
science
|daily life
|nature
|food_drink
|health
Παραδείγματα
- These tomatoes were grown naturally without pesticides.
- Diamonds can form naturally deep underground.
- Her hair is naturally curly.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- This fruit is naturally sweet.
- Oil comes naturally from the ground.
- Her hair grows naturally in that shape.
adverb
B1
property
3
Without effort or training
Easily and without trying, because of talent or instinct.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] naturally [verb]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes overuse 'naturally' here to mean 'well'; it specifically means 'without effort'.
Συνώνυμα
effortlessly (Focuses on ease of action rather than origin in talent.)
Αντώνυμα
awkwardly (Describes doing something in an uncomfortable or unnatural way.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
naturally talented
|speak naturally
|act naturally
Θέματα
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She sings so beautifully and naturally.
- He moved naturally on stage, as if he had been acting for years.
- Try to speak naturally during the interview.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He draws very naturally.
- She dances naturally without thinking about it.
- I want to talk naturally with my new friends.
adverb
B1
relation
4
As a logical result
Because it is the logical result of something else.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something], naturally, [result]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with 'of course' as agreement; here it refers to cause and effect.
Συνώνυμα
inevitably (Stronger emphasis on impossibility of avoiding the outcome.)
Αντώνυμα
unexpectedly (Indicates the result was not predicted or logical.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
and naturally
|would naturally lead to
Θέματα
communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- He forgot her birthday, and naturally she was upset.
- If you eat too much sugar, naturally you will gain weight.
- They trained hard, so naturally they won the match.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- It rained, so naturally the ground was wet.
- She studied hard. Naturally, she passed the test.
- He was late. Naturally, she was angry.
adverb
B2
property
5
Polite agreement or understanding
A polite way to say you understand or agree that something is obvious.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
Naturally, [statement]
Συνώνυμα
of course ('Of course' is more common and slightly less formal.)
Θέματα
communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 'Will you keep this secret?' 'Naturally.'
- 'You’ll be careful?' 'Naturally.'
- Naturally, we all wanted to help.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 'Will you come?' 'Naturally.'
- Naturally, I said yes to the invitation.
- 'Can you help me?' 'Naturally.'
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
naturally
IPA
GB/nˈæt͡ʃɚəli/
US/nˈæt͡ʃɚəli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
nat - ur - ally (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (nat)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: naturally
- Plural: naturallies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
naturallies
noun
Related words
naturalness
noun B2
naturalist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unnatural
adjective B1
unnaturally
adverb
Advanced or less common
naturalize
verb
naturalization
noun B2
Εκφράσεις
act naturally
1/ˈækt nˈæt͡ʃɚəli/
fixed phrase
Behave in a normal relaxed way
To behave in your usual way without trying to impress or pretend.
Παραδείγματα
- When the camera starts rolling, just act naturally.
- He told me to act naturally around her even though I was nervous.
come naturally (to someone)
1/kˈʌm nˈæt͡ʃɚəli tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
Be easy without effort or training
To be easy for someone to do without needing to learn much.
Παραδείγματα
- Cooking seems to come naturally to her.
- Speaking in public doesn't come naturally to everyone.
go naturally with [something]
1/ɡˈoʊ nˈæt͡ʃɚəli wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Match well without forcing or planning
To look good or work well together without trying.
Παραδείγματα
- This color goes naturally with wooden furniture.
- Her calm nature goes naturally with teaching young children.