- 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 AlaskaBarone'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 NATURE2. ) 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 thingsin the way that things usually happen:It is in the nature of things that categories will overlap.let nature take its courseto 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.