In the nature of something
preposition
Similar to or having the same qualities as something.
Their relationship was more in the nature of a business partnership than a friendship.
Often appears as...
- in the nature of a partnership
- in the nature of a relationship
preposition
A characteristic or inherent part of something.
Failure is in the nature of experimentation, it's how we learn and grow.
Often appears as...
- in the nature of experimentation
- in the nature of learning
preposition
Similar to or having the same qualities as something.
Their relationship was more in the nature of a business partnership than a friendship.
Often appears as...
- in the nature of a partnership
- in the nature of a relationship
preposition
A characteristic or inherent part of something.
Failure is in the nature of experimentation, it's how we learn and grow.
Often appears as...
- in the nature of experimentation
- in the nature of learning
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Expresses abstract similarity rather than physical likeness between two things.
His interactions with the group were in the nature of an observer, not a participant.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Comparison
Often introduces a metaphorical or not immediately obvious comparison.
Her speech was in the nature of a battle cry, rallying everyone to action.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Differences
Used to highlight subtle distinctions in circumstances or relationships.
The talk was more in the nature of a gentle warning than an outright prohibition.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Expresses abstract similarity rather than physical likeness between two things.
His interactions with the group were in the nature of an observer, not a participant.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Comparison
Often introduces a metaphorical or not immediately obvious comparison.
Her speech was in the nature of a battle cry, rallying everyone to action.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Differences
Used to highlight subtle distinctions in circumstances or relationships.
The talk was more in the nature of a gentle warning than an outright prohibition.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Expresses abstract similarity rather than physical likeness between two things.
His interactions with the group were in the nature of an observer, not a participant.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Comparison
Often introduces a metaphorical or not immediately obvious comparison.
Her speech was in the nature of a battle cry, rallying everyone to action.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Differences
Used to highlight subtle distinctions in circumstances or relationships.
The talk was more in the nature of a gentle warning than an outright prohibition.
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