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faith
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- pronunciation:
- feIth
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
belief, confidence, or trust.
People had faith in their leaders during that war.My grandmother doesn't have much faith in doctors.I have faith that these kids will succeed.- synonyms:
- belief, confidence, trust
- antonyms:
- doubt, mistrust
- similar words:
- dependence, reliance
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| definition 2: |
belief in something that has not been proved or is not capable of being proved.
They have faith that there is life after death.- synonyms:
- belief
- antonyms:
- doubt
- similar words:
- conviction, credence
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| definition 3: |
belief in, observance of, or fulfillment of one's religious convictions and obligations.
Her faith guided all her decisions.- similar words:
- belief, devotion, religion, worship
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| definition 4: |
loyalty to a person or idea.
She began to question her husband's faith when he started coming home late every evening.The queen pledged her faith to her subjects.- synonyms:
- loyalty
- similar words:
- faithfulness, fidelity
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| definition 5: |
any specific religion and its doctrines and observances.
He is a convert to the Christian faith.The Buddhist faith has its roots in India.- synonyms:
- religion
- similar words:
- creed, denomination, doctrine, persuasion
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| related words: |
assurance, church, hope |
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