Cool MateNaturally vs That figures
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Naturally
Top 2,000 (common)B1adverb
That figures
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: Naturally
| Naturally | That figures | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈnætʃrəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnætʃrəli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðæt ˈfɪɡəz//🇺🇸 //ðæt ˈfɪɡərz// |
| Meaning | in a way that is normal or expected | That makes sense. |
| Example | She speaks naturally in front of the camera. | When I heard about the delay, I thought, 'That figures.' |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | naturally talented, naturally occurring, naturally beautiful | that makes sense, it figures, that adds up, of course, that is typical |
| Antonyms | unnaturally, artificially | - |
| Common mistakes | Used incorrectly as an adjective instead of an adverb., Confused with 'natural' when describing things., Overused in casual conversations where it's unnecessary. | Using it in formal writing or speeches., Confusing it with 'that doesn't figure', which means something doesn't make sense., Overusing it in every situation when agreeing. |
| Usage notes | Use 'naturally' to indicate something happens without effort or as is typical. It's generally appropriate in both spoken and written language, but avoid in very formal contexts. | Use this phrase in casual conversations to indicate agreement or understanding. It’s informal, so avoid it in formal settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Naturally vs That figures
What's the difference between Naturally and That figures?
Naturally: in a way that is normal or expected That figures: That makes sense.
Which is more formal: Naturally and That figures?
Naturally is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
Naturally: She speaks naturally in front of the camera. That figures: When I heard about the delay, I thought, 'That figures.'
Can I use Naturally and That figures interchangeably?
Not always. Naturally and That figures are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.