Basic Details
Word: Belief
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An idea or feeling that something is true or real, even if it cannot be proven.
Synonyms: Conviction, faith, trust
Antonyms: Doubt, disbelief, skepticism
Idioms and Phrases
- Believe in yourself: To have confidence in your own abilities. Example: "Even when she faced challenges, she always believed in herself and kept trying."
- In the belief that: Believing something to be true. Example: "He sent his application in the belief that he would be accepted into the program."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Her belief in the power of kindness inspires everyone around her.
Example 2: Many people hold the belief that hard work leads to success.
Example 3: His belief that everyone deserves a second chance shaped his approach to life.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "belief" comes from the Old English word "geleafa," which means "faith or trust"? This shows that people's ideas of belief have been important for many centuries.
Famous Quote
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "belief" mean?
a) An action taken
b) A feeling that something is true
c) A type of plant
d) A location
Answer: b) A feeling that something is true
2. Which of these is a synonym of "belief"?
a) Doubt
b) Conviction
c) Question
d) Disregard
Answer: b) Conviction
3. Which is an antonym of "belief"?
a) Trust
b) Faith
c) Skepticism
d) Certainty
Answer: c) Skepticism
4. Which sentence uses "belief" correctly?
a) She has a belief that she will win the race.
b) The belief ran very fast.
c) They are beliefing in the new project.
d) His belief quickly smoothed the paper.
Answer: a) She has a belief that she will win the race.
5. Which idiom means to have confidence in yourself?
a) Believe in yourself
b) In the belief that
c) Believe it or not
d) A bird in the hand
Answer: a) Believe in yourself
