belief

noun

bi-LEEF/bɪˈliːf/

Pluralbeliefs

6 meanings of belief

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1
nouncountable or uncountable
The feeling that something is true or real.
Like saying 'yes, that's true' inside your own head.
Her belief that hard work pays off keeps her going.
Nothing could shake his belief in the plan.
Similarconviction, view, opinion
Oppositedisbelief, doubt
2
nouncountable
An idea or opinion that a person holds to be true.
Like a fact you keep in your mind because you think it is true.
One of her core beliefs is that everyone deserves respect.
He questioned a belief he had held since childhood.
Similarview, opinion, conviction, tenet
3
nouncountable or uncountableplural
The set of religious or moral ideas that guide how someone lives.
Her beliefs shape the way she treats other people.
People of every religion and belief are welcome at the community center.
Similarconviction, faith, creed
4
noununcountable
Trust in a god or in the teachings of a religion.
Like trusting something you cannot see or prove.
Her belief gave her comfort during hard times.
He lost his belief after years of doubt.
Similarfaith
Oppositeunbelief
5
nouncountable or uncountable
Trust that something is real or will happen.
Like feeling sure something is true even before you see it.
Her belief in a better future kept her hopeful.
His belief that the bridge would hold let him cross.
Similarfaith, confidence, trust
Oppositedoubt, disbelief, skepticism
6
noununcountable
The state of accepting something as true.
Like the moment you decide to say yes to an idea.
Belief comes more easily to some people than to others.
Years of disappointment wore down her belief.
Similarfaith
Oppositedoubt, disbelief

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Origin

From Old English lēafa, meaning faith. It is related to German Glaube.