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naturally
[nach-er-uh-lee, -uhl-lee, nach-ruh-lee, -ruhl-lee] 
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naturally
[nach-er-uh-lee, -uhl-lee, nach-ruh-lee, -ruhl-lee]
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | as anticipated |
| Synonyms: | artlessly, but of course, by birth, by nature, candidly, casually, characteristically, commonly, consistently, customarily, easily, freely, generally, genuinely, habitually, impulsively, informally, innocently, instinctively, normally, openly, ordinarily, readily, simply, spontaneously, typically, unaffectedly, uniformly, unpretentiously, usually |
| Antonyms: | affectedly, unnaturally |
| Main Entry: | indeed |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | actually |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, amen, certainly, doubtlessly, easily, even, for real, in point of fact, in truth, much, naturally, of course, positively, really, strictly, sure thing, surely, to be sure, truly, undeniably, undoubtedly, verily, veritably, very, very much, well |
| Main Entry: | necessarily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | inevitably, certainly |
| Synonyms: | accordingly, as a matter of course, automatically, axiomatically, beyond one's control, by definition, by its own nature, cardinally, come what may, compulsorily, consequently, exigently, from within, fundamentally, incontrovertibly, indubitably, ineluctably, inescapably, inexorably, irresistibly, naturally, no doubt, of course, of necessity, perforce, positively, pressingly, significantly, undoubtedly, unpreventably, unquestionably, vitally, willy-nilly, without fail |
| Antonyms: | unnecessarily |
| Main Entry: | of course |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | as expected |
| Synonyms: | by all means, certainly, definitely, indeed, indubitably, naturally, obviously, surely, undoubtedly, without a doubt |
| Main Entry: | openly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | honestly |
| Synonyms: | aboveboard, artlessly, blatantly, brazenly, candidly, face to face, flagrantly, forthrightly, frankly, fully, honestly, in broad daylight, in full view, in public, in the open, ingenuously, naively, naturally, plainly, publicly, readily, shamelessly, simply, straight, unabashedly, unashamedly, under one's nose, unhesitatingly, unreservedly, wantonly, warts and all, willingly, without pretense, without reserve |
| Antonyms: | secretly, shamefully |
| Main Entry: | simply |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | plainly, clearly |
| Synonyms: | artlessly, candidly, commonly, directly, easily, frankly, guilelessly, honestly, ingenuously, intelligibly, matter-of-factly, modestly, naturally, openly, ordinarily, quietly, sincerely, straightforwardly, unaffectedly, unpretentiously, without any elaboration |
| Antonyms: | difficultly |
| Main Entry: | sincerely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | seriously, honestly |
| Synonyms: | aboveboard, candidly, deeply, earnestly, frankly, from bottom of heart, genuinely, in all conscience, in all sincerity, in good faith, ingenuously, naturally, profoundly, really, truly, truthfully, wholeheartedly, without equivocation |
| Antonyms: | dishonestly, untruthfully |
| Main Entry: | yes |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | agreed |
| Synonyms: | affirmative, all right*, amen, aye, beyond a doubt, by all means, certainly, definitely, even so, exactly, fine, gladly, good, good enough, granted, indubitably, just so, most assuredly, naturally, of course, okay*, positively, precisely, sure thing, surely, true, undoubtedly, unquestionably, very well, willingly, without fail, yea, yep |
| Antonyms: | disagreed |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | essentially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | basically |
| Synonyms: | actually, approximately, at heart, at the heart of, centrally, characteristically, chiefly, determinately, factually, fundamentally, importantly, in effect, in essence, indispensably, inherently, intimately, intrinsically, materially, more or less so, naturally, necessarily, originally, permanently, primarily, principally, quite, radically, really, significantly, substantially, truly, typically, virtually, vitally |
| Notes: | essentially means at bottom or by one's very nature, while substantially means to a great extent or degree or considerably |
| Antonyms: | apparently, on the surface, superficially |
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