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Instint

Definition:

Instint is a noun that refers to an intuitive or innate behavior or natural inclination present in animals or humans.

Sense 1:

As a noun, instint can refer to an inherent response or reflex, such as the instinct to survive in dangerous situations.

Example sentence 1: The mother bird showed incredible instint by protecting her eggs from predators.

Example sentence 2: Sometimes, our innate instints guide us better than our rational thoughts.

Sense 2:

Instint can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is based on intuition or innate knowledge.

Example sentence 1: His instint feeling told him not to trust the stranger.

Example sentence 2: She followed her instint decision, which turned out to be the right choice.

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