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instinct

/ɪnˈstɪŋkt/ noun · British & US
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What does instinct mean?

noun

A natural or instinctive way of behaving or thinking; an inborn pattern of thought or behaviour. A feeling or intuition that guides an action or decision.

Example

"She trusted her instincts and decided not to take the job."

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