belief

US /bɪˈlif/

UK /bɪˈli:f/

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other

  • Confidence in the truth or existence of something not immediately susceptible to rigorous proof.
  • A strong feeling that something is true or real; faith.
  • A feeling of certainty that something exists or is true.

noun

  • A feeling of being sure that someone or something exists or that something is true
  • An idea that you believe to be true.
  • Being sure that something exists or is true
  • Trust in an idea or set of ideas
  • A particular opinion about something

Examples

I took the job in the mistaken belief that I would be able to stay in London.

The people still follow their traditional beliefs.