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==Native of==
==Native of==
When you are talking about a person, "native" is used as a noun.  
When you are talking about a person, "native" is used as a noun.  
 
*Jean is native of France. It means Jean was born in France.
Jean is native of France. It means Jean was born in France.


==Native to==
==Native to==
When you are talking about an object or an animal, "native" is used as an adjective.   
When you are talking about an object or an animal, "native" is used as an adjective.   
 
*Green tea is native to Asia. It means green tea came from Asia.
Green tea is native to Asia. It means green tea came from Asia.

Revision as of 00:38, 13 November 2018

When to use NATIVE OF or NATIVE TO in English?

Native of

When you are talking about a person, "native" is used as a noun.

  • Jean is native of France. It means Jean was born in France.

Native to

When you are talking about an object or an animal, "native" is used as an adjective.

  • Green tea is native to Asia. It means green tea came from Asia.