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naturally

na·tu·rally

UK/ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ US/ˈnætʃrʌli/ common

adverb

1.

as might be expected

  • “naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill”
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2.

through inherent nature

  • “he was naturally lazy”
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3.

according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help

  • “naturally grown flowers”
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4.

in a natural or normal manner

  • “speak naturally and easily”
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Origin

From Middle English naturally, naturaly, naturely, naturaliche, natureliche, equivalent to natural + -ly.

Phrases

  • come naturally
  • of course

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