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instincts

noun
IN-stingkts/ˈɪn.stɪŋkts/

1 meaning of instincts

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of instinct. Use this form when talking about more than one natural feeling or reaction.

    Animals rely on their instincts to find food and stay safe.

    Her instincts told her something was wrong in the empty house.

    Note

instincts is a form of instinct

instinct, noun: A natural urge that makes a person or animal act a certain way without being taught. Full entry

Forms
instinctinstincts plural
Spelling
instinct → instincts: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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