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nature

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈneɪtʃɝ// UK //nˈeɪtʃɐ// na·ture Archaic General-service

n. the physical world and everything in it that is not made by people. This includes plants, animals, mountains, and the weather.

n. the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.


SIMPLE

I love spending time in nature during the summer.

CONTEXTUAL

The documentary explores how different species survive in nature without any help from humans.

COMPLEX

Environmentalists argue that we must find a balance between industrial progress and the preservation of nature to ensure the planet remains habitable for future generations.

Usage

Typically used without an article when referring to the natural world in general.

Pitfall

The nature is beautiful here.Nature is beautiful here.When referring to the natural world as a whole, the noun is used without the definite article 'the'.

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