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be·lief

belief

 
 
pronunciation:
b lif
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a strong opinion.
My teacher has a strong belief that all children can learn.
synonyms:
conviction
antonyms:
doubt
similar words:
assumption, idea, impression, judgment, notion, opinion, persuasion, position, theory, trust, view, viewpoint
definition 2: trust in a person, thing, or idea; confidence.
The coach's belief in me helped me to succeed.
synonyms:
confidence, faith, trust
antonyms:
disbelief, doubt
similar words:
dependence, suspicion
definition 3: an idea accepted as true; something that is believed.
Some religions hold the belief that the human soul lives on after the body dies.
synonyms:
creed, doctrine, gospel
similar words:
canon, concept, faith, principle, teaching
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without belief