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   nature

   /ˈneɪtʃə/

   noun

   • 1. the phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations: "the breathtaking beauty of nature" Similar the natural worldthe living worldMother Naturecreationthe worldthe environmentthe earthMother Earththe universethe cosmosnatural forceswildlifeflora and faunacountrysidelandscapescenery
   • ▪ the physical force regarded as causing and regulating the phenomena of the world: "it is impossible to change the laws of nature"
   • 2. the basic or inherent features, character, or qualities of something: "helping them to realize the nature of their problems" Similar essenceinherent/basic/essential characteristicsinherent/basic/essential qualitiesinherent/basic/essential attributesinherent/basic/essential featuressum and substancecharacteridentitycomplexionkindsorttypevarietydescriptioncategoryilkclassclassificationspeciesgenrestylecastorderkidneymouldstampgrainstripe
   • ▪ the innate or essential qualities or character of a person or animal: "it's not in her nature to listen to advice" Similar characterpersonalitydispositiontemperamenttemperhumourmake-upcast/turn of mindpersonapsycheconstitutionfibre
   • ▪ inborn or hereditary characteristics as an influence on or determinant of personality.
   • ▪ a person of a specified character: archaic "Emerson was so much more luminous a nature"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting the physical power of a person): from Old French, from Latin natura ‘birth, nature, quality’, from nat- ‘born’, from the verb nasci.

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   What is nature based on?

   • the material world, especially as surrounding humankind and existing independently of human activities. In nature, wild dogs hunt in packs. The abandoned power plant was reclaimed by nature, covered in overgrowth and home to feral animals. Tourists at the resort are surrounded by nature. Conservation of energy is a universal law of nature.

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   What is your nature?

   • Your nature is sort of the way you are — the sum total of how you think, feel, and behave. It might be in your nature to remain calm and level-headed when faced with a difficult challenge. Things that aren't people can also have their own nature.

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   What does nature mean?

   • NATURE definition: 1. all the animals, plants, rocks, etc. in the world and all the features, forces, and processes…. Learn more.

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   How do you use 'the nature' in a sentence?

   • You cannot use ‘the nature’ in this meaning: the beauties of the nature . It is often better to use another appropriate word, for example the countryside, the scenery or wildlife: We stopped to admire the scenery. • We stopped to admire the nature. The forces of nature are constantly reshaping our world.

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   nature /ˈneɪtʃɚ/ noun

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   nature

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   also return to nature

   : to spend time living in a simple way without modern machines, electricity, etc.

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   : to allow something to happen without trying to control it

   •The injury should heal within a few weeks if you just let nature take its course.

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