nature
Translation
nature, character, essence
Examples
I love spending time in nature.
I love spending time in nature.
It's human nature to make mistakes.
It's human nature to make mistakes.
Grammar Patterns
((in nature)) in the natural world We saw many animals in nature.
((the nature of sth.)) the basic character of (sth.) The nature of the problem is complex.
Similar Words
Synonyms: environment, world, character, essence
Etymology
From Latin 'natura' (birth, constitution, character), from 'natus' (born).
Memory Tips
Think of 'native'. What is native to the world is its 'nature'.