instinct
gb/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/ us/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
B1
Engleză
~ 2600
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
B1
entity
1
Natural, automatic behavior
A natural way of acting or feeling that happens without thinking about it.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] has an instinct to [do something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'instinct' with 'intuition'; 'instinct' often has a biological or evolutionary basis, while 'intuition' is more about quick judgment.
Sinonime
intuition (Focuses more on a quick understanding or feeling, not always biologically driven.)
Antonime
reasoning (Involves deliberate thought and logic instead of automatic reaction.)
Colocații
basic instinct
|maternal instinct
|follow your instincts
|animal instinct
|survival instinct
Teme
psychology
|biology
|daily life
|science
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- Her maternal instinct told her the baby was hungry.
- Even in the dark, his survival instinct guided him to safety.
- The dog's hunting instinct kicked in when it saw the rabbit.
- Some people have a strong instinct for leadership.
- He acted on instinct when he swerved to avoid the crash.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- My cat has a hunting instinct.
- She followed her instinct and called her friend.
- He has a strong survival instinct.
- The bird’s instinct is to fly south in winter.
Substantiv
B2
entity
2
Natural tendency or ability
A natural ability to do something well without learning it first.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] has an instinct for [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'skill'—'instinct' here implies it is present from birth, not learned over time.
Sinonime
aptitude (Suggests a natural skill, sometimes with less emphasis on unconscious action.)
Antonime
incompetence (Lack of ability or skill in a given area.)
Colocații
instinct for business
|instinct for music
|artistic instinct
Teme
daily life
|talent
|core_vocabulary
|education
|animals
Exemple
- He has an instinct for choosing the right words.
- Her instinct for design made her a great interior decorator.
- The young player showed an instinct for scoring goals.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- She has an instinct for making people feel welcome.
- He has an instinct for finding good deals.
- My brother has an instinct for fixing things.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
instinct
IPA
GB/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
US/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
Silabe și accent
in - stinct (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: instinct
- Plural: instinct, instincts
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
instincts
noun
Core family
instinctive
adjective B2
instinctively
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
instinctual
adjective
instinctually
adverb
Expresii
follow your instincts
1/fˈɑloʊ jˈʊɹ ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
fixed phrase
Act according to natural feelings
To do what you naturally feel is right without overthinking it.
Exemple
- When you're not sure what to do, follow your instincts.
- She followed her instincts and refused the offer.
survival instinct
1/sɚvˈaɪvəl ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
fixed phrase
Natural drive to stay alive
The natural feeling that makes people and animals try to stay alive and safe.
Exemple
- His survival instinct made him run from the fire.
- Animals have a strong survival instinct.
maternal instinct
1/mətˈɚnəl ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
fixed phrase
a mother's natural drive to care
A strong natural feeling that makes a woman want to protect and care for her child.
Exemple
- Her maternal instinct told her that something was wrong with the baby.
- She felt her maternal instinct kick in as soon as she heard the baby cry.
- She felt her maternal instinct grow stronger after giving birth.
- Even before giving birth, she talked about a maternal instinct she couldn’t ignore.
- His decision to adopt came from a deep paternal, almost maternal instinct to care for children.