belief
gb/bɪlˈif/ us/bɪlˈif/
A2
Английский
~ 1400
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
state
1
Acceptance without proof
When you think something is true or real, even if you cannot prove it.
Модель употребления:
[someone]'s belief in [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'belief' with 'faith'; 'faith' often relates more specifically to religion or trust, whereas 'belief' can be broader.
Синонимы
conviction (Slightly more formal and often implies a firmly held belief.)
Антонимы
doubt (Represents uncertainty or lack of conviction about truth.)
Коллокации
strong belief
|deep belief
|belief system
|belief in
|core belief
Темы
emotions
|philosophy
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
A2
state
2
Religious or spiritual trust
When you trust or follow a religion or god.
Модель употребления:
[someone]'s belief in [a god/religion]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may use 'belief' instead of 'religion' when referring to an organized system of faith; 'belief' refers more to the personal aspect.
Синонимы
faith (Often used interchangeably but can imply deeper personal trust and devotion.)
Антонимы
atheism (The absence of belief in any gods.)
Коллокации
religious belief
|Christian belief
|belief in God
|Islamic belief
Темы
religion
|spirituality
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Her belief in God gives her strength.
- Different cultures have different religious beliefs.
- His beliefs guide his daily actions and moral choices.
Примеры для изучающих
- He has a belief in one god.
- Her belief helps her in hard times.
- They have strong religious beliefs.
Существительное
B1
entity
3
Opinion accepted as truth
An idea that you think is true.
Модель употребления:
[someone]'s belief that [clause]
Синонимы
view (Less formal and can be less deeply held than 'belief'.)
Антонимы
disbelief (Refusal to accept something as true.)
Коллокации
personal belief
|political belief
|cultural belief
Темы
thinking
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
belief
IPA
GB/bɪlˈif/
US/bɪlˈif/
Слоги и ударение
be - lief (2 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lief)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: belief
- Plural: belief, beliefs
Родственные слова
Forms
beliefs
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
believability
noun
unbelief
noun
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.