nature

noun
UK: /ˈneɪ.tʃər/
US: /ˈneɪ.tʃɚ/

  1. The physical world including plants, animals, and the environment.

    1. We love to walk in nature. [ ] [ ]
    2. Protecting nature is crucial for our planet's survival and the well-being of future generations. [ ] [ ]

  2. The qualities of something, what something is like.

    1. It's in his nature to help. [ ] [ ]
    2. The playful nature of dolphins captivates audiences around the world. [ ] [ ]

  3. A person's character.

    1. Her kind nature is obvious. [ ] [ ]
    2. His reserved nature made it difficult for him to form close relationships. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

essence environment temperament character world
nature transitive-verb

  1. To give someone an understanding of something basic.

    1. Teachers nature students well. [ ] [ ]
    2. My mentor was able to nature my knowledge and develop my skills rapidly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nature" in English means: The physical world including plants, animals, and the environment., The qualities of something, what something is like., A person's character..

The phonetic transcription of "nature" is /ˈneɪ.tʃər/ in British English and /ˈneɪ.tʃɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nature": essence, environment, temperament, character, world.

Example usage of "nature": "We love to walk in nature.". More examples on the page.