B2 adjective Neutral

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.

Beispiele

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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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
instinct
Adverb
instinctively
Adjektiv
instinctive
Verwandt
instinctiveness
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Merkhilfe

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: instinct

Beispiele

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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
instinct
Adverb
instinctively
Adjektiv
instinctive
Verwandt
instinctiveness

Häufige Kollokationen

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

Häufige Phrasen

by instinct

acting naturally without thinking

animal instinct

base or primitive impulses

trust your instincts

believe in your own intuitive judgments

Wird oft verwechselt mit

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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Nutzungshinweise

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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Häufige Fehler

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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Merkhilfe

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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Wortherkunft

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

Grammatikmuster

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: instinct

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