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US/ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/
UK/ˌsuː.pəˈstɪʃ.ən/
a belief that some actions or objects bring good or bad luck, without a real reason
In context
It is a common superstition that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck.
Many sailors followed old superstitions before leaving the harbor.
He laughed at the superstition but still avoided the number thirteen.
Words that go with superstition
adjective + noun
- old superstitionAn old superstition says a black cat brings bad luck.
- popular superstitionPopular superstition links Friday the thirteenth with accidents.
- common superstitionIt is a common superstition that spilling salt brings bad luck.
verb + preposition
- believe in superstitionSome people believe in superstition more than they admit.
- cling to superstitionSome villagers still cling to superstition when someone is sick.
noun + preposition
- superstition aboutThere is a superstition about walking under ladders.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is very superstition.Correct: He is very superstitious.