faith
gb/fˈeɪθ/ us/fˈeɪθ/
B1
English
~ 1800
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
state
1
Belief in a religion
A strong belief in God or a religion, even without proof.
Usage pattern:
faith in [religion/person/God]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'faith' with 'religion'; 'faith' is the belief itself, not the organization or system.
Synonyms
belief (A general term for accepting something as true; may not imply religious context.)
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religion (Refers to an organized system of beliefs and practices, not just the belief itself.)
Antonyms
doubt (A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction, opposite of firm belief.)
Collocations
keep the faith
|lose faith
|have faith
|faith in God
Themes
religion
|belief
|spirituality
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Her faith in God gave her strength during hard times.
- Many people find comfort in their faith.
- He never lost faith, even when things looked hopeless.
- Faith can be a source of hope.
- The community is united by a shared faith.
Learner examples
- I have faith in my religion.
- She has strong faith in God.
- His faith helps him feel happy.
- Many people have faith in different ways.
Noun
B1
state
2
Trust or confidence in someone/something
Strong trust that someone or something will do what is right or expected.
Usage pattern:
faith in [someone/something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'faith on' instead of 'faith in'. The correct preposition is 'in'.
Synonyms
trust (A close synonym, but 'trust' is more common for everyday situations; 'faith' can sound stronger or more formal.)
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confidence (Implies belief in ability or reliability, often less emotional than 'faith'.)
Antonyms
mistrust (Lack of trust or suspicion toward someone or something.)
Collocations
have faith in
|put your faith in
|restore faith
Themes
trust
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- I have faith in your ability to succeed.
- She put her faith in the team to finish the project.
- His success restored my faith in hard work.
- They lost faith in the leader after repeated failures.
- We must have faith that things will get better.
Learner examples
- I have faith in my friend.
- She has faith in her teacher.
- They have faith in the plan.
- We have faith in our team.
Noun
formal
B2
entity
3
A specific religion or creed
A type of religion or set of religious beliefs.
Synonyms
denomination (A subgroup within a larger religion.)
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creed (A formal statement of religious beliefs.)
Antonyms
secularism (The absence of religious belief or influence.)
Collocations
different faiths
|interfaith dialogue
|the Christian faith
Themes
religion
Examples
- People of all faiths are welcome here.
- She converted to another faith.
- Interfaith meetings promote understanding between religions.
- The city celebrates many different faiths.
- They follow the teachings of their faith.
Learner examples
- People have different faiths.
- My friend has a different faith from me.
- This place welcomes all faiths.
- Many faiths live together here.
Grammar
Dictionary form
faith
IPA
GB/fˈeɪθ/
US/fˈeɪθ/
Syllables & stress
faith (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (faith)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: faith
- Plural: faith, faiths
Word family
Forms
faiths
noun
Core family
faithful
adjective B1
faithfully
adverb B1
Related words
faithfulness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unfaithful
adjective
unfaithfulness
noun
Advanced or less common
faithless
adjective
Expressions
have faith in
1/hˈæv fˈeɪθ ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
Trust someone or something completely
To trust someone or something fully and believe they will do well or be right.
Examples
- I have faith in you to finish the job.
- They have faith in the new system.
keep the faith
1/kˈip ðə fˈeɪθ/
idiom
Continue believing despite hardship
To continue believing or trusting even when there are problems or challenges.
Examples
- Even when times are tough, we must keep the faith.
- She told her team to keep the faith and not give up.
leap of faith
1/lˈip əv fˈeɪθ/
idiom
Risky action based on trust
An action you take even though you cannot be sure it will work, because you trust it will be okay.
Examples
- Changing careers was a leap of faith for her.
- Starting the business was a big leap of faith.
restore (someone's) faith in (something)
1/ɹɪstˈɔɹ sˈʌmwˌʌnz fˈeɪθ ˈɪn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Make someone believe again
To make someone start to believe or trust again after they had lost hope or confidence.
Examples
- The success of the project restored my faith in teamwork.
- Her kindness restored his faith in humanity.