American English
/bɪˈlif/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
An idea that you think is true, even though you may not be able to prove it.
Practice out loudAn idea that you think is true, even though you may not be able to prove it.
Her belief that the plan would work gave us hope.
Religious beliefs can differ from one country to another.
Belief is the noun. Use believe as the verb.
strong belief · personal belief · religious belief · deeply held belief
a belief that + subject + verb
someone's belief about + noun
Trust that a person or thing is good, true, or likely to succeed.
Her belief in herself helped her start the business.
The coach's belief in the team never changed.
belief in yourself · belief in someone · belief in the future
belief in + person or thing
show belief in + person or thing
So extreme that it is difficult to believe.
The price of the house was beyond belief.
A set of ideas that a person or group accepts as true.
Family traditions can shape a person's belief system.