Meaning & use
nature
The physical world, including plants, animals, landscapes, and other features not made by humans.
See it in a sentence
They spent the weekend hiking through nature, far from the noise of the city.
Volunteers work to protect nature reserves from illegal logging and pollution.
A note on using this word
Nature also means the inherent character of a person or thing, as in 'it's not in her nature to give up,' which is a distinct and equally common sense.
Words with a similar meaning
wildernessthe natural world
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The basic or inherent qualities and character of a person, animal, or thing.
Despite the harsh criticism, it is simply not in his nature to hold a grudge.
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