nature

Meaning

The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.

the natural world; the character or basic qualities of something

the physical world and everything in it, including plants, animals, and the landscape

Example Sentences

The calm nature of the environment helps healing.

Children should spend more time in nature.

The nature of the forest is truly breathtaking.

Synonyms

character, essence, environment, wilderness, outdoors, landscape

Entry 1

character, essence

Entry 2

environment, wilderness, outdoors, character

Entry 3

environment, wilderness, outdoors, landscape

Antonyms

artificiality, unnaturalness, civilization, indoors, urban, man-made, artificial

Entry 1

artificiality, unnaturalness

Entry 2

artificiality, civilization, indoors

Entry 3

urban, man-made, artificial

Collocations

human nature, mother nature, laws of nature, nature reserve, nature trail, in nature, beautiful nature

Entry 2

human nature, mother nature, laws of nature

Entry 3

nature reserve, nature trail, in nature, beautiful nature