instinct
An instinct is something you don't need to learn — it happens naturally, without you even thinking about it. Babies cry by instinct, and ducks follow their mother by instinct. If you have an instinct for something, you are naturally good at it.
Example Sentences:
I acted purely on instinct.
He always knew what time it was, as if by instinct.
The basis for training relies on the dog's natural instinct to hunt and retrieve.
I didn't have as strong a maternal instinct as some other mothers.
Her instincts told her that something was wrong. (This means she believed that something was wrong even though there was no obvious reason to believe it).
trust your instinct(s) (also rely on your instincts) (=believe that your instincts are correct)
Example Sentences:
I've trusted my instincts in the past and they've usually been right.
animal instinct
Example Sentences:
It's animal instinct to attack the leader of the herd when his strength begins to fail.
COLLOCATIONS
deep/strong/powerful instinct
Example Sentences:
He bent down, obeying a deep instinct to protect himself from danger.
human instinct
Example Sentences:
It's a natural human instinct to comfort someone who is unhappy.
a natural instinct
Example Sentences:
I followed my natural instinct to run away.
somebody's first/initial instinct
Example Sentences:
His first instinct was to try and hide.
somebody's gut instinct informal (=someone's first instinct)
Example Sentences:
Her gut instinct about Jimmy had been right.
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