nature

Mother

Mother Nature didn't cooperate this summer, bringing record heat and flooding to the region.

commune with

Every morning she walks in the forest to commune with nature and clear her mind.

be/get back to

After years in the city, she decided to move to a quiet village and get back to nature.

be found in

Many plants and animals that are found in nature have adapted to survive in extreme climates.

endow (sb with) sth

Her parents were kind, but nature had endowed her with a competitive spirit that made her excel at sports.

produce sth

Over millions of years, nature has produced some of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth.

close to ~

My grandmother feels happiest when she's close to nature, walking in the forest every weekend.

in ~

Many children enjoy exploring and discovering interesting insects in nature during their summer holidays.

the forces of nature, the laws of nature, a love of nature

She developed a strong love of nature after spending summers hiking in the mountains.

exact, precise, specific

We need to discuss the specific nature of the problem before we can find a solution.

subjective

The beauty of art lies in its subjective nature, as different people interpret paintings in their own ways.

unsatisfactory

The unsatisfactory nature of his work meant he didn't get the promotion he wanted.

good

Despite his good nature, he refused to lend money to his unreliable brother again.

human

It's human nature to feel nervous before starting a new job.

international, local

The local nature of the community meant that most people knew each other well.

routine

The daily tasks at the office were mostly of a routine nature, so I rarely faced surprises.

have

My sister has a generous nature and always helps people in need.

reveal

The investigation helped reveal the true nature of the problem.

belie

His calm appearance belied the anxious nature of his thoughts during the exam.

be contrary to, be/run against

Staying quiet during an argument goes against her nature.

alter, change

The discovery of new evidence altered the nature of the investigation completely.

acknowledge, be aware of, recognize

We need to acknowledge the nature of the problem before we can solve it.

define, specify

Before we start the project, we need to specify the nature of the work involved.

clarify, elucidate, explain, give/offer/provide an insight into

Recent scientific studies have clarified the nature of how plants respond to changing seasons.

depend on

The success of your project will depend on the nature of your team's experience.

appeal to

When my son refused to share his toys, I tried appealing to his generous nature.

by ~

Sarah is by nature someone who prefers quiet mornings at home rather than loud parties.

concerning the ~

Scientists raised important questions concerning the nature of climate change and its effects on our planet.

considering/given the ~

Considering the nature of their disagreement, they decided it was best to talk things through calmly.

in ~

The problem with our internet connection seems technical in nature, so we called the service provider.

in sb/sth's ~

Being honest and direct is in Sarah's nature, so she always speaks her mind.

of a ~

Her concerns about the project were of a practical nature rather than emotional.

by its very nature

Advertising is, by its very nature, designed to persuade people to buy things.

the extent and nature of sth

Scientists are still investigating the extent and nature of climate change's effects on ocean life.

a part of sb's nature

Being kind to others is a natural part of most people's nature.

a side of/to sb's nature

There's a competitive side to her nature that emerges whenever she plays sports.