naturally
pronunciation
How to pronounce naturally in British English:
UK [ˈnætʃrəli]
How to pronounce naturally in American English:
US [ˈnætʃrəli]
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- Adverb:
- as might be expected
- through inherent nature
- according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help
- in a natural or normal manner
Word Origin
- naturally (adv.)
- late 13c., "inherently, intrinsically, characteristically," from natural + -ly (2). From late 14c. as "in accord with natural law;" also "normally; usually, expectedly; as a matter of course, consequently, understandably." The notion is "as a natural result." From early 15c. as "without artificial assistance, by a natural process."
Example
- 1. Then leave to dry naturally .
- 2. Many species naturally make small amounts of hydrocarbons .
- 3. Naturally , the ranchers take a different view .
- 4. Naturally , anna did not plan it that way .
- 5. Most carbohydrates occur naturally in plant-based foods , such as grains .