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
McEwan’s elegantly structured and provocative novel is a strong argument for how little raw data, or even the most sublime art, can tell us about humans and their contrary natures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 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
But unimpressionable natures are not so soon softened, nor are natural antipathies so readily eradicated.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
