nature
gb/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/ us/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 600
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
1
the natural world
The world of plants, animals, land, and other things not made by people.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] in nature
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nature' with 'natural' and say 'I like natural' instead of 'I like nature'.
Συνώνυμα
environment (Focuses more on surroundings and conditions rather than the whole natural world.)
Αντώνυμα
civilization (Refers to human society and culture as opposed to the natural world.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
wild nature
|in nature
|protect nature
|study nature
Θέματα
environment
|science
|daily life
|nature
Παραδείγματα
- We should spend more time in nature to relax.
- Nature has its own way of balancing life.
- The beauty of nature can be breathtaking.
- Scientists study nature to understand how ecosystems work.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I like to walk in nature.
- Nature is beautiful in spring.
- We must protect nature for the future.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
2
basic quality or character
The main quality or type of a person or thing.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the nature of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'nature' with 'behavior', but 'nature' is about inherent qualities, not temporary actions.
Συνώνυμα
character (Often used for personality traits; slightly narrower focus.)
Αντώνυμα
artifice (Implies something artificial or contrived instead of inherent.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
human nature
|true nature
|by nature
|change the nature
Θέματα
psychology
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- It's in his nature to help others.
- The nature of the problem is complex.
- She finally showed her true nature.
- Human nature drives us to seek connection.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- It is my nature to be quiet.
- The nature of the job is hard.
- She has a kind nature.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
3
type or kind
The type or kind of something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the nature of [something]
Συνώνυμα
type (More general and common for classification without implying deeper qualities.)
Αντώνυμα
exception (Represents something that does not fit into a given type or category.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
legal nature
|technical nature
|confidential nature
Θέματα
general
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- They discussed matters of a confidential nature.
- This work is of a technical nature.
- The dispute is legal in nature.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The meeting was of a private nature.
- His job is business in nature.
- We talked about things of a personal nature.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
nature
IPA
GB/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
US/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
nature (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (nature)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: nature
- Plural: nature, natures
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
natures
noun
Related words
naturalist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unnatural
adjective B1
unnaturally
adverb
Advanced or less common
naturalize
verb
naturalization
noun B2
Εκφράσεις
by nature
1/bˈaɪ nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
because of inherent qualities
Used to say that someone or something has a certain quality from birth or naturally.
Παραδείγματα
- She is shy by nature and avoids large crowds.
- By nature, cats are independent animals.
human nature
1/hjˈumən nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Basic qualities of people
The usual ways people think, feel, and act that are part of being human.
Παραδείγματα
- It's human nature to want to be liked.
- It's just human nature to want to belong.
- Helping others is part of human nature.
- Curiosity is part of human nature.
second nature
1/sˈɛkənd nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
idiom
automatic skill or habit
Something you can do easily because you have done it many times before.
Παραδείγματα
- Driving has become second nature to her.
- After years of practice, playing the piano was second nature.
second nature
2/sˈɛkənd nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
idiom
something done without thinking from habit
Something you can do very easily because you have done it many times before.
Παραδείγματα
- Driving has become second nature to her after years on the road.
- For him, speaking in public is second nature.