nature
noun
the material world, especially as surrounding humankind and existing independently of human activities.
natures
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pluralof nature.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The triumph of modern humanity over our savage natures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
“Atavists” focuses on social acuity and awareness, but also how our baser natures exert themselves today: Trudy obsesses over an old friend’s posts on social media.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2025
Dogs are particularly affected because of their often voracious appetites and generally unfussy natures.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2024
Although the origins of the feud are unclear, some observers attributed it to the pair’s competitive natures.
From New York Times ● Nov. 6, 2023
It was almost as if they had exchanged natures, as though she had become the machine, perfectly tuned to the roaring, clattering beasts in her care.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
