Standard Lemma guide

natively

adv · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈneɪtɪvli/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • CMU ARPABET: N EY1 T IH0 V L IY0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adv

Meaning 1

In the manner of a native, especially a native speaker.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • He spoke French natively, having been born there, and English almost as well.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

Pertaining to the computer or architecture in question; without the use of emulation, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • This is a Microsoft Windows application, so you can't run it natively on an Apple Mac.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adv

Meaning 3

In the manner that occurs naturally; without intervention or training.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

adv

Meaning 4

Inherently, innately.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English native Middle English -ly English -ly English natively From native + -ly.