B2noun 1K

Faith

🇬🇧 UK /["/feɪθ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/feɪθ/"]/

Meaning of Faith

trust in somebody’s ability or knowledge; trust that somebody/something will do what has been promised

In simple words: Believing in something or someone without needing proof.

Faith in a sentence

• She put her faith in his ability to deliver the project on time.
• The community showed great faith in the new leadership after the election.
• Faith can often be a source of strength during tough times.
• He lost his faith in the system after witnessing the injustice.
• Many people find faith in religion helps provide answers to life's big questions.
• She has a strong faith that things will improve eventually.
• Some individuals choose to have faith in science over spirituality.
• Her faith inspired others to believe they could achieve their dreams.
• In many cultures, faith is an essential part of community life.
• They had to act on faith when making the investment.

How to use Faith

Used in both personal and religious contexts. It can express trust in people or concepts. Avoid using in overly critical discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'faithful friend' who believes in you no matter what.

Related words

Collocations with Faith

• enormous
• great
• tremendous
• have
• pin
• place
• faith in
• an act of faith
• a lack of faith
• a leap of faith
• religious
• deep
• genuine
• have
• come to
• find
• healer
• healing
• through faith
• faith in
• an article of faith
• living
• world
• Catholic
• profess
• practise/​practice
• keep alive
• tradition
• community
• group
• people of different faiths
• bad
• good
• break
• in bad faith
• in good faith
• keep faith with somebody

Synonyms for Faith

• trust
• belief
• confidence
• conviction
• reliance

Opposites of Faith

• doubt
• skepticism
• disbelief

Common mistakes with Faith

• Confused as a verb instead of a noun.
• Misusing in contexts where evidence is required.
• Spelling errors, such as 'faithe'.

Frequently asked questions about Faith

What does Faith mean?

Believing in something or someone without needing proof.

What is the definition of Faith?

trust in somebody’s ability or knowledge; trust that somebody/something will do what has been promised

How do you use Faith in a sentence?

She put her faith in his ability to deliver the project on time.

Can you give another example of Faith?

The community showed great faith in the new leadership after the election.

What are synonyms for Faith?

Common alternatives include trust, belief, confidence, conviction, reliance.

What is the opposite of Faith?

Opposite meanings include doubt, skepticism, disbelief.

What words go with Faith?

It commonly pairs with enormous, great, tremendous, have, pin, place, faith in, an act of faith, a lack of faith, a leap of faith, religious, deep, genuine, have, come to, find, healer, healing, through faith, faith in, an article of faith, living, world, Catholic, profess, practise/​practice, keep alive, tradition, community, group, people of different faiths, bad, good, break, in bad faith, in good faith, keep faith with somebody.

What are common mistakes when using Faith?

Confused as a verb instead of a noun. Misusing in contexts where evidence is required. Spelling errors, such as 'faithe'.

How do you pronounce Faith?

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

When should I use Faith?

Used in both personal and religious contexts. It can express trust in people or concepts. Avoid using in overly critical discussions.

What CEFR level is Faith?

"Faith" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.