Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with nature in American Collocation
nature
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
real
His expression immediately indicated the true nature of his feelings.
exact
There is a debate amongst historians as to the precise nature of Charles II’s intentions at this time.
same
There are no other commercial sites of a similar nature in the West Midlands.
different
Colin, however, had problems of a different nature.
basic
We must first be clear about the essential nature of democracy.
Medical records, by their very nature, contain sensitive information.
general
This booklet contains information of a general nature about the school.
complicated
The involvement of the African Union in the mediation effort is especially important because of the complicated nature of the crisis.
technical
Some of the information is of a highly technical nature.
serious
The serious nature of some offences may mean that they cannot be dealt with in this court.
private or needing to be dealt with carefully
Page 1 of the letter was of a personal nature, so it has been omitted.
very special
The unique nature of the university has attracted a diverse range of students.
containing different elements
The diverse nature of the party’s electoral support needs to be underlined.
know the nature of something
Perhaps the best way to try to understand the nature of this problem is to take a familiar modern analogy – that of doctor and patient.
examine the nature of something
The book seeks to explore the nature of religious belief and practice in fourteenth-century England.
establish the nature of something
We will work with your business to establish the exact nature of your finance requirements.
change the nature of something
The Act will fundamentally change the nature of higher education.
keep the nature of something
We wanted to preserve the informal nature of our meetings.
show the nature of something
We wanted to create a website that reflected the nature of the business in a clear and uncomplicated manner.
explain the nature of something
Physics endeavours to explain the nature of the physical world from sub-atomic particles to the whole universe.
describe the nature of something
In his introduction to the book, John describes the complex nature of his relationship with his mum.