Cool MateNaturally vs Which of course he did
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Naturally
Top 2,000 (common)B1adverb
Which of course he did
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Most common: Naturally
| Naturally | Which of course he did | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈnætʃrəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnætʃrəli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //wɪʧ əv kɔːs hi dɪd//🇺🇸 //wɪʧ əv kɔrs hi dɪd// |
| Meaning | in a way that is normal or expected | A phrase used to express that something was expected or obvious. |
| Example | She speaks naturally in front of the camera. | He forgot his keys, which of course he did, as he always does. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | naturally talented, naturally occurring, naturally beautiful | which of course, expected he did, believed he did |
| 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. | Misuse in formal writing, as it's more conversational., Omitting 'which' can change the meaning., Incorrectly using with a negative statement. |
| 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. | "Which of course he did" is typically used in informal conversation or writing to affirm that a person did something expected. It's often used for emphasis. |
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Frequently asked questions: Naturally vs Which of course he did
What's the difference between Naturally and Which of course he did?
Naturally: in a way that is normal or expected Which of course he did: A phrase used to express that something was expected or obvious.
Which is more common: Naturally and Which of course he did?
Naturally is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Naturally: She speaks naturally in front of the camera. Which of course he did: He forgot his keys, which of course he did, as he always does.
Can I use Naturally and Which of course he did interchangeably?
Not always. Naturally and Which of course he did 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.