nature

nature
na|ture [ `neıtʃər ] noun ***
1. ) uncount the physical world including all living things as well as the land and the oceans:
an opportunity to enjoy the beauties of nature in Alaska
Barone's interest was in nature, wildlife, and birds.
a ) the forces that control the physical world and life itself:
He's always loved pitting his skills against the forces of nature.
=> MOTHER NATURE
2. ) count or uncount a basic quality or feature of something:
nature of: It's the nature of plastic to melt under high temperatures.
They must understand the nature of our opposition to nuclear testing.
by its (very) nature: Medical records, by their very nature, contain sensitive information.
true nature (=real features or qualities): Dunston refused to reveal the true nature of her work.
in nature: The role of the Board is only advisory in nature.
a ) the basic character of a person or an animal:
The pony has a very gentle nature.
by nature: Apes are curious by nature.
in someone's nature: It isn't in my nature to be pushy or aggressive.
someone's better nature (=someone's kindness): If we can appeal to Charlotte's better nature (=persuade her to be kind) we can work out a compromise.
3. ) singular a particular type or class of thing:
It was inappropriate behavior for a meeting of this nature.
in the nature of (=similar to): The next consultation will be more in the nature of a public meeting than a formal inquiry.
in the nature of things
in the way that things usually happen:
It is in the nature of things that categories will overlap.
let nature take its course
to allow something to develop without trying to influence it:
Perhaps we should just let nature take its course.
=> CALL 2, SECOND NATURE

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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