by nature — as a result of inborn or inherent characteristics; naturally; innately
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: as a result of inborn or inherent characteristics; naturally; innately
Pronunciation (IPA): /baɪ ˈneɪtʃər/
Example Sentences
- My cat is by nature a couch potato who only moves for food.
- He is by nature a perfectionist, which makes group projects quite challenging.
- Dogs are by nature pack animals, so they need social interaction.
by nature
ADVERB[/baɪ ˈneɪtʃər/]
as a result of inborn or inherent characteristics; naturally; innately
💡 Concept
By nature, cats are curious — this one keeps opening every drawer in the kitchen.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/baɪ ˈneɪtʃər/
🇬🇧 UK/baɪ ˈneɪtʃə/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
naturefeaturecreature
nature
feature
creature
🔗Collocations
shy by nature
curious by nature
gentle by nature
competitive by nature
cautious by nature
optimistic by nature
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat is by nature a couch potato who only moves for food.”
“He is by nature a perfectionist, which makes group projects quite challenging.”
“Dogs are by nature pack animals, so they need social interaction.”
😄 Fun example
“She's by nature a night owl, but her job requires her to be up at 6 AM.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
naturallyinherentlyinnatelyinstinctively
Antonyms
artificiallyunnaturallydeliberately
Related
naturallyinnateinherentinstincttemperament
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