instinctively
gb/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪvli/ us/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪvli/
B2
Inglês
~ 6400
Acepções
0 acepção
adverb
B2
property
1
in a way based on instinct
In a way that comes from natural feeling, not from thinking or planning.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] instinctively [verb]
Erro comum:
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").
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Colocações
react instinctively
|respond instinctively
|know instinctively
|act instinctively
|move instinctively
Temas
psychology
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Gramática
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instinctively
AFI
GB/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪvli/
US/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪvli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
in - stinct - ively (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (stinct)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: instinctively
- Plural: instinctivelies
Família de palavras
Forms
instinctivelies
noun
Core family
instinct
noun B1
instinctive
adjective B2
Related words
instinctual
adjective
instinctually
adverb
Expressões
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