second nature

noun

: an acquired deeply ingrained habit or skill
after a while, using the gearshift becomes second nature

Examples of second nature in a Sentence

After a while, using the gearshift becomes second nature. speaking and thinking in Japanese simply became second nature to her during the years she spent in Kyoto
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Fast-forward 20 years, and investing has become second nature for Gen Z. Gone are the days of the '90s, when only a small portion of the population invested in stocks. Geoff Ira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 And over time, the tilt control became second nature. Samson McDougall, Health, 22 Oct. 2024 True digital leaders cultivate an ecosystem where innovation thrives, and adaptability is second nature. Bernard Marr, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 Combining those two bases of knowledge and expertise, spotting a legitimate desktop deal is second nature to me. Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for second nature 

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of second nature was in 1582

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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20nature. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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