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Instinctively Definition & Meaning

instinctively
adverb
  1. as a matter of instinct; "he instinctively grabbed the knife"

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Frequently asked questions

What does instinctively mean?
as a matter of instinct; "he instinctively grabbed the knife"
What part of speech is instinctively?
Instinctively is an adverb.

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