CEFR B1

belief

noun

Meaning

A feeling that something is true or that someone is honest, good, and capable.

Examples

He has a firm belief in his own abilities.
My belief is that honesty is the best policy.

Synonyms: trust, faith, conviction, opinion

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belief (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɪˈliːf/

Definition

A feeling that something is true or that someone is honest, good, and capable.

Examples

He has a firm belief in his own abilities.
My belief is that honesty is the best policy.
Despite the evidence, her belief in his innocence remained unshaken.

How to Use belief

belief in (prepositional phrase): Having trust or confidence in someone or something. — "Her belief in a better future kept her going."
belief that (prepositional phrase): A specific idea or opinion that something is true. — "The belief that the earth was flat persisted for centuries."

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