Words to Know: instinct

in·stinct (noun)  \ˈin-ˌstiŋ(k)t\

instinctively (adverb)

1.  Natural behavior that is guided by strong feeling; actions you do not think about."Domestic cat hunting for mice in the garden." Daugirdas Tomas Racys, Flickr.

My cat has such a strong hunting instinct―she is always catching birds, even though we give her plenty of food!

I instinctively knew that he was lying.

When the child ran into the road, Michael instinctively swerved his car to the right. 

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