instinct

What is the Definition of instinct?

Noun:

  1. inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

Adjective:

  1. (followed by `with')

How can I use instinct in a sentence?

Quirrell raised his hand to perform a deadly curse, but Harry, by instinct, reached up and grabbed Quirrell's face — AAAARGH!

Animals rely on instinct for survival. - Животные полагаются на инстинкт для выживания.

Animals act on instinct. - Животные действуют по инстинкту.


Other meanings of instinct (synonyms, cognates).


ENRU
instinct
  • инстинкт
instinctive
  • инстинктивный


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