instinctively
gb/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪvli/ us/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪvli/
B2
Inglese
~ 6400
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adverb
B2
property
1
in a way based on instinct
In a way that comes from natural feeling, not from thinking or planning.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] instinctively [verb]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse "instinctively" with "intuitively". "Instinctively" is usually about physical or emotional reactions that happen without thinking (for example, pulling your hand away from fire), while "intuitively" is more about understanding or knowing something without clear proof. Learners also sometimes place it incorrectly in a sentence; it usually comes before the main verb ("instinctively knew") or between an auxiliary and a main verb ("had instinctively moved").
Sinonimi
automatically (Suggests happening without thinking, but can sound more mechanical or routine than instinct-based.)
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intuitively (Focuses more on quick understanding without proof, not always on an inborn natural reaction.)
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naturally (Very general; can mean 'of course' or 'in a normal way', not always from instinct.)
Contrari
deliberately (Emphasizes doing something with careful thought and intention, the opposite of acting on instinct.)
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consciously (Highlights full awareness and control, not a natural, automatic reaction.)
Collocazioni
react instinctively
|respond instinctively
|know instinctively
|act instinctively
|move instinctively
Temi
psychology
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- She instinctively reached out to catch the falling glass.
- He instinctively knew that something was wrong as soon as he walked into the room.
- The child instinctively hid behind his mother when he saw the large dog.
- I instinctively took a step back when the car came too close.
- They instinctively lowered their voices when they entered the hospital ward.
Esempi per chi studia
- She instinctively put out her hand to help the old man.
- I instinctively said yes, but later I was not sure.
- The baby instinctively turns its head to find milk.
- He instinctively moved away from the hot pan.
- We instinctively look up when we hear our name.
Grammatica
Forma base
instinctively
IPA
GB/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪvli/
US/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪvli/
Sillabe e accento
in - stinct - ively (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (stinct)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: instinctively
- Plural: instinctivelies
Famiglia di parole
Forms
instinctivelies
noun
Core family
instinct
noun B1
instinctive
adjective B2
Related words
instinctual
adjective
instinctually
adverb
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