adj · neutral
natural
/ˈnætʃrəl/NAT·u·ral
Band 5-6task2speaking
relating to nature, not made or caused by humans; also meaning inherent or innate
Examples
“Natural resources like water and forests are limited.”
“She had a natural talent for music.”
“Many people prefer natural foods without additives.”
Band 8 sentence
“Protecting natural ecosystems is crucial if we want sustainable development in the long term.”
Collocations
- natural resources
- natural disaster
- natural talent
Word family
nature nnatural adjnaturally advnaturalise / naturalize v
Common mistakes
many natural resources are unlimited→many natural resources are limited
I like natural food more than organic food→I prefer organic food if I mean food produced without chemicals
Say it for a higher band
5real→6natural→7+natural
Synonyms
innate
organic
Easily confused
innate
“Her innate ability for languages impressed the teacher.”
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In -al
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