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Cotton is a natural fiber.
What does Natural mean?
Natural means from nature or normal.
Dictionary definition
Coming from nature rather than being made by people; also normal or expected.
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Rain is a natural part of the water cycle.
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Natural patterns help scientists predict seasonal change.
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WordNatural.
Partadjective.
MeaningNatural means from nature or normal.
ExampleExample: Cotton is a natural fiber.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- nach · er · ul
- Strongest beat
- nach
- Ending
- ul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nach.
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Antonyms
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artificialUse for things made by people.
unnaturalUse for something not typical or not from nature.
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Word family
Natural word family
Base word
natural
adverb
naturally
In a natural or expected way.
noun
naturalness
The quality of being natural.
adjective
unnatural
Not natural.
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