belief

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belief is part of the Basic English 850.

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /bɪˈliːf/
• SAMPA: /bI"li:f/
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[change] Noun

Singular belief

Plural beliefs

1. Something that you believe is real or true.

   It is a widely-accepted belief that the Earth revolves around the Sun.