adverb
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in a natural or normal way
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through nature; inherently; instinctively
adverb
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Etymology
Origin of naturally
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; natural ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Vocabulary lists containing naturally
Example Sentences
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We think of these as “one-off” events after which inflation will naturally return to 2%.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Getting to that kind of scale over such a long time frame naturally comes with some risk, according to analysts at Jefferies.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Instead of assuming a detailed theory from the start, scientists begin with a few broad principles they believe nature must obey and then determine what laws naturally emerge.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
"Everything came naturally to him. Left foot, right foot, shoot, head, tackle."
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Perched beside me on the bed, Nollie joined in as naturally as though visiting a university was an everyday event for us.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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