nature

1. nature (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The way things are, the totality of all things in the physical universe and their order, especially the physical world in contrast to spiritual realms and flora and fauna as distinct from human conventions, art, and technology.

Example: I oft admire
How Nature, wise and frugal, could commit
Such disproportions.

2. nature (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The particular way someone or something is, especially: The essential or innate characteristics of a person or thing which will always tend to manifest, especially in contrast to specific contexts, reason, religious duty, upbringing, and personal pretense or effort.

Example: Vliss.: ... One touch of nature makes the whole world kin,
That all with one consent praise new-borne gaudes,
Though they are made and moulded of things past,
And goe to dust, that is a little guilt,
More laud then guilt ore-dusted.

3. nature (noun) — sense 3

Definition: The particular way someone or something is, especially: The distinguishing characteristic of a person or thing, understood as its general class, sort, type, etc.

Example: What was the nature of your relationship with the deceased?

4. nature (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To endow with natural qualities.