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Term: Instinct

Definition:

A natural, innate, and automatic behavior or response possessed by animals and humans, often driven by intuition or survival mechanisms.

Examples:

As a Noun:

Sense of Direction: Many animals have a remarkable instinct for navigating long distances.

Maternal Instinct: The mother cat showed her instinct by protecting her kittens from any harm.

As a Verb:

Instinctually: He instinctually knew that something was wrong even before he examined the evidence.

Instincts: We should trust our instincts when making important decisions.

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