belief
gb/bɪlˈif/ us/bɪlˈif/
A2
Англійська
~ 1400
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
state
1
Acceptance without proof
When you think something is true or real, even if you cannot prove it.
Модель уживання:
[someone]'s belief in [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'belief' with 'faith'; 'faith' often relates more specifically to religion or trust, whereas 'belief' can be broader.
Синоніми
conviction (Slightly more formal and often implies a firmly held belief.)
Антоніми
doubt (Represents uncertainty or lack of conviction about truth.)
Словосполучення
strong belief
|deep belief
|belief system
|belief in
|core belief
Теми
emotions
|philosophy
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
A2
state
2
Religious or spiritual trust
When you trust or follow a religion or god.
Модель уживання:
[someone]'s belief in [a god/religion]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may use 'belief' instead of 'religion' when referring to an organized system of faith; 'belief' refers more to the personal aspect.
Синоніми
faith (Often used interchangeably but can imply deeper personal trust and devotion.)
Антоніми
atheism (The absence of belief in any gods.)
Словосполучення
religious belief
|Christian belief
|belief in God
|Islamic belief
Теми
religion
|spirituality
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Her belief in God gives her strength.
- Different cultures have different religious beliefs.
- His beliefs guide his daily actions and moral choices.
Навчальні приклади
- He has a belief in one god.
- Her belief helps her in hard times.
- They have strong religious beliefs.
Іменник
B1
entity
3
Opinion accepted as truth
An idea that you think is true.
Модель уживання:
[someone]'s belief that [clause]
Синоніми
view (Less formal and can be less deeply held than 'belief'.)
Антоніми
disbelief (Refusal to accept something as true.)
Словосполучення
personal belief
|political belief
|cultural belief
Теми
thinking
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
belief
IPA
GB/bɪlˈif/
US/bɪlˈif/
Склади й наголос
be - lief (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lief)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: belief
- Plural: belief, beliefs
Споріднені слова
Forms
beliefs
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
believability
noun
unbelief
noun
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.