belief
gb/bɪlˈif/ us/bɪlˈif/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1400
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
state
1
Acceptance without proof
When you think something is true or real, even if you cannot prove it.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone]'s belief in [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'belief' with 'faith'; 'faith' often relates more specifically to religion or trust, whereas 'belief' can be broader.
Συνώνυμα
conviction (Slightly more formal and often implies a firmly held belief.)
Αντώνυμα
doubt (Represents uncertainty or lack of conviction about truth.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
strong belief
|deep belief
|belief system
|belief in
|core belief
Θέματα
emotions
|philosophy
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ουσιαστικό
A2
state
2
Religious or spiritual trust
When you trust or follow a religion or god.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone]'s belief in [a god/religion]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may use 'belief' instead of 'religion' when referring to an organized system of faith; 'belief' refers more to the personal aspect.
Συνώνυμα
faith (Often used interchangeably but can imply deeper personal trust and devotion.)
Αντώνυμα
atheism (The absence of belief in any gods.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
religious belief
|Christian belief
|belief in God
|Islamic belief
Θέματα
religion
|spirituality
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Her belief in God gives her strength.
- Different cultures have different religious beliefs.
- His beliefs guide his daily actions and moral choices.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He has a belief in one god.
- Her belief helps her in hard times.
- They have strong religious beliefs.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
3
Opinion accepted as truth
An idea that you think is true.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone]'s belief that [clause]
Συνώνυμα
view (Less formal and can be less deeply held than 'belief'.)
Αντώνυμα
disbelief (Refusal to accept something as true.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
personal belief
|political belief
|cultural belief
Θέματα
thinking
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
belief
IPA
GB/bɪlˈif/
US/bɪlˈif/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
be - lief (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lief)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: belief
- Plural: belief, beliefs
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
beliefs
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
believability
noun
unbelief
noun
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.