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Term: Second-nature

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Innate or instinctive

Usage: Refers to an action, behavior, or skill that has become natural or automatic due to frequent repetition or long practice.

Example Sentences:

1. After years of playing tennis, serving became second-nature to her.
2. Driving in heavy traffic had become second-nature to him.
3. For a seasoned chef, chopping vegetables quickly becomes second-nature.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: So familiar or well-known that it is done easily and without much thought.

Usage: Describes the ease and familiarity with which something is done.

Example Sentences:

1. She typed on the keyboard so fast that it seemed like she was doing it second-nature.
2. He could navigate through the city streets second-nature, avoiding traffic and roadblocks with ease.
3. After many years of practicing, playing the piano had become second-nature to him.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Something that is so ingrained or habitual that it seems to be an essential part of someone's nature.

Usage: Describes a deeply ingrained habit or skill that is integral to a person.

Example Sentences:

1. Her love for helping others had become second-nature to her.
2. Being polite and respectful had become second-nature to the children, thanks to their parents' teaching.
3. For a firefighter, bravery and quick decision-making become second-nature in emergencies.

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