B2 adjective محايد

instinct

/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/

An innate, fixed pattern of behavior in animals or a natural, intuitive way of thinking and acting in humans that does not require learning. It refers to a powerful internal impulse that guides decisions or reactions without conscious reasoning.

أمثلة

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1

My first instinct was to call for help when the fire started.

My immediate natural reaction was to seek assistance when the fire began.

2

The migratory instinct drives birds to fly south for the winter months.

The biological impulse for migration compels birds to travel south during winter.

3

If you aren't sure what to do, just trust your instinct.

If you are uncertain, simply rely on your inner feeling.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
instinct
ظرف
instinctively
صفة
instinctive
مرتبط
instinctiveness
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Instinct' as 'In-Stuck'—it is the behavior that is 'stuck in' you from the day you were born.

اختبار سريع

Even though she had never been in that situation before, her ________ told her to stay calm and wait for help.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: instinct

أمثلة

1

My first instinct was to call for help when the fire started.

everyday

My immediate natural reaction was to seek assistance when the fire began.

2

The migratory instinct drives birds to fly south for the winter months.

formal

The biological impulse for migration compels birds to travel south during winter.

3

If you aren't sure what to do, just trust your instinct.

informal

If you are uncertain, simply rely on your inner feeling.

4

Researchers are studying whether the capacity for language is a human instinct or a cultural development.

academic

Scientists are investigating if language ability is an innate biological drive or a social construct.

5

Her sharp business instinct allowed her to predict the stock market crash before it happened.

business

Her keen natural ability in commerce enabled her to foresee the market decline.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
instinct
ظرف
instinctively
صفة
instinctive
مرتبط
instinctiveness

تلازمات شائعة

gut instinct a strong intuitive feeling
survival instinct the natural urge to stay alive in danger
maternal instinct a mother's natural impulse to protect her child
follow your instinct to act based on how you feel rather than what you think
killer instinct a ruthless determination to succeed or win

العبارات الشائعة

by instinct

acting naturally without thinking

animal instinct

base or primitive impulses

trust your instincts

believe in your own intuitive judgments

يُخلط عادةً مع

instinct vs intuition

Intuition is often an unconscious processing of information/experience, while instinct is a more biological, primal drive or reflex.

instinct vs extinct

Extinct means a species no longer exists, while instinct refers to natural behavior.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'instinct' as a noun to describe a 'gut feeling' or an innate behavior. It is frequently preceded by 'natural,' 'first,' or 'gut.'

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'instinct' to describe a habit; however, a habit is a learned behavior, whereas an instinct is something you are born with.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Instinct' as 'In-Stuck'—it is the behavior that is 'stuck in' you from the day you were born.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'instinctus', meaning 'incitement, impulse, or inspiration'.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun Commonly followed by 'to' + infinitive (e.g., instinct to survive) Often used with the preposition 'by' (e.g., He knew by instinct)

اختبار سريع

Even though she had never been in that situation before, her ________ told her to stay calm and wait for help.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: instinct

كلمات ذات صلة

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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