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naturally

adv.
US //ˈnætʃɝəɫi// UK //nˈætʃəɹəli// nat·u·ral·ly
  1. 1 of course (adv.)
    B1 Intermediate

    you use this to say that something is obvious or expected.

    used as a sentence adverb to indicate that the following statement is logically expected or obvious.

    Example

    Naturally, we were disappointed when the flight was cancelled.

    Example

    Naturally, the board members were concerned about the projected losses, given the recent downturn in the global market.
  2. 2 in a normal way (adv.)
    B1 Intermediate

    in a way that is normal, relaxed, or not forced.

    in a normal or relaxed manner; without affectation or artificiality.

    Example

    Try to act naturally when the camera starts recording.

    Example

    The actor managed to speak his lines so naturally that the audience forgot they were watching a scripted performance.
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  1. 3 by nature (adv.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    because of someone's character or how they were born.

    by nature or through innate qualities rather than through effort or outside influence.

    Example

    She is naturally gifted at playing the piano.

    Example

    Some children are naturally more inquisitive than others, constantly asking questions about how the world works.
Origin

From Middle English naturally, naturaly, naturely, naturaliche, natureliche, equivalent to natural + -ly.

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