belief
word
/bɪˈɫif/
bi-LEEF
/bɪlˈiːf/
bi-LEEF
Definition
A belief is an idea or opinion that you think is true, especially one you feel strongly about. It can also refer to religious or moral convictions.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in patterns like 'belief in something', 'a belief that...', and 'beyond belief'. 'Belief' is the general noun; 'faith' is often stronger and more emotional or religious. 'Believe' is the verb.
Spanish: creenciaPortuguese (BR): crençaPortuguese (PT): crençaChinese (Simplified): 信念 - 相信的看法Chinese (Traditional): 信念 - 相信的看法Hindi: विश्वास - धारणाArabic: معتقد - إيمانBengali: বিশ্বাস - ধারণা - মতRussian: вера - убеждениеJapanese: 信念 - 信仰Vietnamese: niềm tin - tín ngưỡngKorean: 믿음 - 신념Turkish: inanış - inançUrdu: یقین - عقیدہIndonesian: keyakinan - kepercayaan
Example Sentences
That level of customer loyalty is almost beyond belief.
natural
Her belief in hard work helped her succeed.
basic
Many people have a belief in life after death.
basic
This story supports the belief that kindness matters.
basic
His belief that everything will work out keeps the team calm.
natural
I was raised with the belief that you should always tell the truth.
natural