B1nounphilosophysociety
US/bɪˈliːf/
UK/bɪˈliːf/
a feeling that something is true or real, or an idea that you accept as true
In context
Contrary to popular belief, eating at night does not always make you fat.
People of many different beliefs live peacefully in this neighborhood.
Her belief in hard work helped her through difficult years.
Words that go with belief
noun + preposition
- belief inHer belief in her students never changed.
adjective + noun
- popular beliefContrary to popular belief, bats are not blind.
- religious beliefWorkers should not be treated differently because of their religious beliefs.
- strong beliefHe has a strong belief that education can change lives.
- common beliefIt is a common belief that cold weather causes flu.
verb + noun
- hold a beliefMany older people still hold the belief that boys should not cook.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
His believes are very different from mine.Correct: His beliefs are very different from mine.