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Instinct vs. Intuition
Instinct
/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/Examples:
My instincts scream run.It is the instinct to acquire, to overcome.He had a very strong instinct for danger.
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Intuition
/ˌɪntjuˈɪʃən/Examples:
She trusted her intuition regarding the job offer.His intuition warned him about the storm approaching.The artist painted purely by intuition and emotion.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Instinct is a natural, inherent impulse or capability, like how birds instinctively know to migrate.
- Intuition is more about a gut feeling or a sense that you can't explain, often coming from experience or spontaneous understanding.
- Instinct is often seen in animals, as they act according to their survival needs without prior learning.
- Intuition usually involves a quick judgment or assessment that doesn't rely on conscious reasoning.
- You can think of instinct as a biological process, while intuition feels more like an emotional or mental process.
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