naturally

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W3S2 [ˈnætʃərəli US -tʃərəli, -tʃərli] adv

1.) [sentence adverb]

use this to say that something is normal and not surprising

▪ Naturally, you'll want to discuss this with your wife.

▪ Naturally enough , she wanted her child to grow up fit and strong.

2.) spoken use this to say 'yes' when you agree with someone or when you think the person who asked the question should know that your reply will be 'yes'

▪ 'Am I allowed in?' 'Naturally.'

3.) in a way that is the result of nature, not of someone's actions

▪ My hair is naturally curly.

come naturally (to sb)

(=be easy for you to do because you have a natural ability)

▪ Speaking in public seems to come quite naturally to her.

4.) in a relaxed manner without trying to look or sound different from usual

▪ Just speak naturally and pretend the microphone isn't there.

see usage note ↑surely