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inherently

/ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/

Meanings
adverb
In an inherent way; naturally, innately.

Examples :

"Dogs are inherently loyal animals. "
nature philosophy quality being

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naturally adverb

/ˈnætʃ(ə)ɹəli/

In a natural manner.

"Although he was unused to the situation, he tried to act naturally."

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way noun

/weɪ/

(heading) To do with a place or places.

"The way to the school library is through the main entrance. "

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inherent adjective

/ɪnˈhɛɹənt/

Naturally as part or consequence of something.

"The inherent messiness of a toddler is part of their developing independence. "

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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dogs noun

/dɑɡz/ /dɒɡz/ /dɔɡz/

A mammal, Canis familiaris or Canis lupus familiaris, that has been domesticated for thousands of years, of highly variable appearance due to human breeding.

"The dog barked all night long."

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are noun

/ɛə/ /ɛəɹ/

An accepted (but deprecated and rarely used) SI unit of area equal to 100 square metres, or a former unit of approximately the same extent. Symbol: a.

"The old blueprints for the house used the are as a unit of measurement. "

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an numeral

/æn/

One

"My sister has an older brother. "

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animals noun

/ˈæn.ɪ.məlz/

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."

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loyal adjective

/ˈlɔɪəl/

Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.

"My brother is very loyal to his friends; he always stands up for them. "

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innately adverb

/ɪˈneɪtli/ /ˌɪˈneɪtli/

In an innate manner, referring to a property that is possessed merely by its nature.

"Babies innately know how to suckle. "