naturally

/ˈnætʃərəli/

/ˈnætʃrəli/
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Definitions of naturally
  1. adverb
    in a natural or normal manner
    “speak naturally and easily”
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    unnaturally
    in an unnatural way
  2. adverb
    as might be expected
    “naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill”
    synonyms: course, duly, of course
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    unnaturally
    in a manner at variance with what is natural or normal
  3. adverb
    according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help
    “naturally grown flowers”
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    artificially, by artificial means, unnaturally
    not according to nature; not by natural means
  4. adverb
    through inherent nature
    “he was naturally lazy”
    synonyms: by nature
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/ˈnætʃərəli/
UK

/ˈnætʃrəli/
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