belief
gb/bɪlˈif/ us/bɪlˈif/
A2
الإنجليزية
~ 1400
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
B1
state
1
Acceptance without proof
When you think something is true or real, even if you cannot prove it.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone]'s belief in [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'belief' with 'faith'; 'faith' often relates more specifically to religion or trust, whereas 'belief' can be broader.
المرادفات
conviction (Slightly more formal and often implies a firmly held belief.)
الأضداد
doubt (Represents uncertainty or lack of conviction about truth.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
strong belief
|deep belief
|belief system
|belief in
|core belief
الموضوعات
emotions
|philosophy
|religion
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Her belief in justice kept her going.
- Many people have a strong belief in the power of education.
- His belief that the project would succeed motivated the team.
- The community shares a common belief in kindness and respect.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I have a belief that hard work brings success.
- She has a strong belief in her friends.
- His belief in himself helped him win.
- They have a belief in peace.
اسم
A2
state
2
Religious or spiritual trust
When you trust or follow a religion or god.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone]'s belief in [a god/religion]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may use 'belief' instead of 'religion' when referring to an organized system of faith; 'belief' refers more to the personal aspect.
المرادفات
faith (Often used interchangeably but can imply deeper personal trust and devotion.)
الأضداد
atheism (The absence of belief in any gods.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
religious belief
|Christian belief
|belief in God
|Islamic belief
الموضوعات
religion
|spirituality
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Her belief in God gives her strength.
- Different cultures have different religious beliefs.
- His beliefs guide his daily actions and moral choices.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- He has a belief in one god.
- Her belief helps her in hard times.
- They have strong religious beliefs.
اسم
B1
entity
3
Opinion accepted as truth
An idea that you think is true.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone]'s belief that [clause]
المرادفات
view (Less formal and can be less deeply held than 'belief'.)
الأضداد
disbelief (Refusal to accept something as true.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
personal belief
|political belief
|cultural belief
الموضوعات
thinking
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- It is my firm belief that education is the key to success.
- Her beliefs about health influence what she eats.
- Many people hold the belief that money brings happiness.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I have a belief that reading is good for you.
- He has the belief that exercise is important.
- Her belief is that we should help others.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
belief
IPA
GB/bɪlˈif/
US/bɪlˈif/
المقاطع والنبر
be - lief (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lief)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: belief
- Plural: belief, beliefs
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
beliefs
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
believability
noun
unbelief
noun
التعبيرات
in the belief that
1/ˈɪn ðə bɪlˈif ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
Acting based on conviction
Doing something because you think it is true or right.
أمثلة
- She acted in the belief that she was helping.
- He spoke up in the belief that honesty was best.
to the best of my belief
1/tə ðə bˈɛst əv mˈaɪ bɪlˈif/
fixed phrase
formal
According to my conviction
As far as I know and believe to be true.
أمثلة
- To the best of my belief, he was at home all evening.
- The statement is correct to the best of my belief.
beyond belief
1/bɪjˈɔnd bɪlˈif/
fixed phrase
Extremely unbelievable or surprising
So surprising, bad, or good that it is hard to believe.
أمثلة
- The damage from the storm was beyond belief.
- Her kindness was beyond belief.
beyond belief
2/bɪjˈɔnd bɪlˈif/
fixed phrase
extremely hard to believe
So strange, bad, or good that it is hard to believe.
أمثلة
- Her kindness was beyond belief.
- The mess in his room was beyond belief.
contrary to popular belief
1/kˈɑntɹɛɹi tə pˈɑpjəlɚ bɪlˈif/
fixed phrase
against what most people think
Used to introduce information that is different from what many people think is true.
أمثلة
- Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind.
- Contrary to popular belief, coffee does not always cause dehydration.
- Contrary to popular belief, carrots don't improve night vision.
- Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a lot of money to start a small business.