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Belief

🇬🇧 UK /["/bɪˈliːf/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bɪˈliːf/"]/

Meaning of Belief

a strong feeling that something/somebody exists or is true; confidence that something/somebody is good or right

In simple words: Something you think is true.

Belief in a sentence

• Her belief in the power of education changed her life.
• Many people hold strong beliefs about what is right and wrong.
• He has a deep belief that everything happens for a reason.
• The scientist's belief in her hypothesis led to groundbreaking research.
• Different cultures have varied beliefs regarding the afterlife.

How to use Belief

Use 'belief' in discussions about opinions, faith, and confidence. It's appropriate in academic, personal, and religious contexts but may be too strong for casual discussions.

Grammar pattern

belief + in/on + object

Memory hint

Think of 'be-leaf' and visualize a leaf in the trees representing your thoughts.

Related words

Collocations with Belief

• absolute
• deep-seated
• deeply held
• set
• system
• espouse
• have
• hold
• persist
• system
• beyond belief
• in the belief that
• belief about
• contrary to popular belief
• absolute
• deep-seated
• deeply held
• set
• system
• espouse
• have
• hold
• persist
• system
• beyond belief
• in the belief that
• belief about
• contrary to popular belief
• absolute
• deep-seated
• deeply held
• set
• system
• espouse
• have
• hold
• persist
• system
• beyond belief
• in the belief that
• belief about
• contrary to popular belief

Synonyms for Belief

• faith
• conviction
• trust
• opinion
• view

Opposites of Belief

• disbelief
• skepticism

Common mistakes with Belief

• Confusing 'belief' with 'believe' (the verb form).
• Using 'beliefs' inappropriately when referring to a single idea.
• Misplacing the preposition (should be 'belief in' or 'belief on').

Frequently asked questions about Belief

What does Belief mean?

Something you think is true.

What is the definition of Belief?

a strong feeling that something/somebody exists or is true; confidence that something/somebody is good or right

How do you use Belief in a sentence?

Her belief in the power of education changed her life.

Can you give another example of Belief?

Many people hold strong beliefs about what is right and wrong.

What are synonyms for Belief?

Common alternatives include faith, conviction, trust, opinion, view.

What is the opposite of Belief?

Opposite meanings include disbelief, skepticism.

What words go with Belief?

It commonly pairs with absolute, deep-seated, deeply held, set, system, espouse, have, hold, persist, system, beyond belief, in the belief that, belief about, contrary to popular belief, absolute, deep-seated, deeply held, set, system, espouse, have, hold, persist, system, beyond belief, in the belief that, belief about, contrary to popular belief, absolute, deep-seated, deeply held, set, system, espouse, have, hold, persist, system, beyond belief, in the belief that, belief about, contrary to popular belief.

What are common mistakes when using Belief?

Confusing 'belief' with 'believe' (the verb form). Using 'beliefs' inappropriately when referring to a single idea. Misplacing the preposition (should be 'belief in' or 'belief on').

How do you pronounce Belief?

US: /["/bɪˈliːf/"]/, UK: /["/bɪˈliːf/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Belief?

Use 'belief' in discussions about opinions, faith, and confidence. It's appropriate in academic, personal, and religious contexts but may be too strong for casual discussions.

What CEFR level is Belief?

"Belief" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.