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be·lief

belief

 
 
pronunciation:
b lif
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A belief is a strong opinion.
The library teacher at Jordan's school has the belief that all children can learn to read.
antonyms:
doubt
similar words:
idea, impression, judgment, opinion, position, theory, trust, view
definition 2: When you have a belief in someone, you feel sure of them. If you have a belief that your friend will help you, it means that you feel sure they will help you.
The coach's belief in the team helps all the members do well.
synonyms:
confidence, faith, trust
antonyms:
disbelief, doubt
similar words:
suspicion
definition 3: A belief is an idea that you think is true. If someone has a belief that there are monsters living on other planets, it means that they think it is true that monsters live on other planets.
Ella's brother laughed at her belief in ghosts. She didn't think it was funny.
similar words:
concept, faith, principle
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