# instinctively

**Pronunciation:** /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

Innately; by instinct; without being taught. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

## Examples

- Fish instinctively know how to swim; most humans don't.

## Synonyms

- instinctually — Dictionary-listed nearby meaning; check context before substituting.

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