naturally

Everyday

1. In a natural way, without people making or changing it: «naturally sweet». tree →
2. Of course; as you would expect: «Naturally, she was happy». tree →
3. Easily, without trying hard: «Swimming comes naturally to him». tree →
4. Relaxed and normal: «Just act naturally». tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons: materials and things that are «naturally occurring» (wood, wool, rock, honey) are not made by people; some foods are «naturally sweet». In stories it means «of course». In talk about talents: «comes naturally», «a naturally good runner».

Examples

• Honey is naturally sweet. tree →
• Wool is a naturally warm material. tree →
• Naturally, we were excited about the trip. tree →
• Singing comes naturally to my sister. tree →
• Just smile and act naturally for the photo. tree →
• Some rivers are naturally salty. tree →
• My hair is naturally curly. tree →
• Naturally they began to talk about the bronze ring. tree →

Note

Spelling: «natural» + «-ly» = «naturally» (double l). «Naturally» meaning «of course» usually stands at the start of a sentence with a comma. «Natural» on a food label does not always mean healthy.