1. two-by-four

noun. a timber measuring (slightly under) 2 inches by 4 inches in cross section.

Rhymes with By Nature

  • denature

4. nature

noun. ['ˈneɪtʃɝ'] the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized.

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Etymology

  • nature (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • nature (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. nature

noun. ['ˈneɪtʃɝ'] a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe.

Etymology

  • nature (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • nature (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. nature

noun. ['ˈneɪtʃɝ'] the natural physical world including plants and animals and landscapes etc..

Etymology

  • nature (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • nature (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

8. nature

noun. ['ˈneɪtʃɝ'] a particular type of thing.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • nature (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • nature (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

9. by

adverb. ['ˈbaɪ'] so as to pass a given point.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • bi (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. by

adverb. ['ˈbaɪ'] in reserve; not for immediate use.

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Antonyms

Etymology

  • bi (Old English (ca. 450-1100))