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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