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Naturally as an Adverb
Definitions of "Naturally" as an adverb
Synonyms of "Naturally" as an adverb (19 Words)
Usage Examples of "Naturally" as an adverb
Associations of "Naturally" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Naturally” are: course, of course, by nature, normally, in a natural manner, in a natural way, spontaneously, genuinely, artlessly, by character, inherently, innately, instinctively, as might be expected, as one would expect, as you would expect, not unexpectedly, as was anticipated, as a matter of course

Naturally as an Adverb

Definitions of "Naturally" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “naturally” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

In a natural or normal manner.
According to nature; by natural means; without artificial help.
As a logical result.
Through inherent nature.
As may be expected.
By nature.
In a normal manner; without exaggeration or effort.
Without special intervention; in a natural manner.
As might be expected.

Synonyms of "Naturally" as an adverb (19 Words)

artlessly	In an ingenuous manner. She answered the judge s questions artlessly.
as a matter of course	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
as might be expected	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
as one would expect	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
as was anticipated	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
as you would expect	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
by character	In reserve; not for immediate use.
by nature	So as to pass a given point.
course	As might be expected.
genuinely	Genuinely with authority. It is genuinely* an honour to be on the campaign.*
in a natural manner	To or toward the inside of.
in a natural way	To or toward the inside of.
inherently	In a permanent, essential, or characteristic way. The work is inherently* dangerous.*
innately	In an innate manner. Innately flawed policies.
instinctively	Without conscious thought; by natural instinct. Elizabeth reacted instinctively* in giving him a hug.*
normally	In a normal manner. Try to breathe normally.
not unexpectedly	Without advance planning.
of course	As might be expected.
spontaneously	As a result of a sudden impulse and without premeditation. A surprising number of early pregnancies spontaneously* abort.*

Usage Examples of "Naturally" as an adverb

Act naturally.
Naturally curly hair.
He was naturally lazy.
A naturally bright pupil.
Naturally, I hoped for the best.
Naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill.
One leads naturally into the other.

Associations of "Naturally" (30 Words)

arise	Get up and out of bed. New difficulties had arisen.
automatic	A vehicle with automatic transmission. He received an automatic* one match suspension.*
automatically	(with reference to a device or process) by itself with little or no direct human control. His passport was automatically* revoked.*
basically	In the most essential respects; fundamentally. I basically* played the same thing every night.*
develop	Cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development. A flower developed on the branch.
dispenser	A container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts. His role as protector of the weak and dispenser* of justice.*
essentially	Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person or thing. The argument was essentially* a technical one.*
evolve	(with reference to an organism or biological feature) develop over successive generations as a result of natural selection. The domestic dog is thought to have evolved from the wolf.
extemporaneous	With little or no preparation or forethought. An extemporaneous* piano recital.*
extempore	Without prior preparation. An extempore* speech.*
extemporize	Manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand. He extemporized at the piano.
gravitate	Move due to the pull of gravitation. Young western Europeans will gravitate* to Berlin.*
immediate	Immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect. No changes are envisaged in the immediate* future.*
impromptu	An extemporaneous speech or remark. An impromptu* speech.*
improvise	Create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation. He invited actors to improvise* dialogue.*
instant	Instant coffee. At that instant* the sun came out.*
instantly	Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening. She fell asleep almost instantly.
instinctive	Unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct. He was an instinctive* cook.*
involuntary	Done without will or conscious control. Gave an involuntary* start.*
occur	To be found to exist. Precious stones occur* in a large area in Brazil.*
oratory	(in the Roman Catholic Church) a society of priests without vows, especially the Oratory of St Philip Neri founded in 1564. He loved the sound of his own oratory.
originally	In a novel and inventive way. The suggestions so originally* and persuasively outlined.*
reflex	In reflexology a response in a part of the body to stimulation of a corresponding point on the feet hands or head. Sneezing is a reflex* action.*
song	A musical composition suggestive of a song. The pilgrims broke into song.
spontaneous	Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus. The audience broke into spontaneous* applause.*
spontaneously	In a spontaneous manner. A surprising number of early pregnancies spontaneously* abort.*
sure	Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty confident and assured. A sure* or trusted friend.*
tripping	Characterized by a buoyant rhythm. A tripping* singing measure.*
unintentional	Not done with purpose or intent. An unintentional* pun.*
voluntary	Under the conscious control of the brain. Voluntary motions.