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Her belief was that practice helps.
What does Belief mean?
A belief is something you think is true.
Dictionary definition
An idea that someone thinks is true.
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Belief in a sentence
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The character’s belief changed after new evidence appeared.
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A strong belief can shape choices, but evidence can help people rethink it.
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What does belief mean?
Belief means something you think is true.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to belief?
Conviction is closest because it connects to this meaning: A belief is something you think is true.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to belief?
Doubt is a useful contrast because belief means: A belief is something you think is true.
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MeaningBelief means A belief is something you think is true.
ExampleExample: Her belief was that practice helps.
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- leef
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- Put a little extra energy on leef.
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Synonyms
Words like Belief
convictionA strongly held belief.
viewA way of thinking about something.
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Synonym practice
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Word family
Belief word family
Base word
belief
noun
beliefs
More than one belief.
verb
believe
To think something is true.
adjective
believable
Able to be accepted as true.
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A belief is something someone thinks is true.
Common mix-up
A belief may be strongly held, but it still may need evidence when used in an argument.
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Read this model sentence: The character’s belief changed after new evidence appeared. Clue words: character, changed, new. Underline clue words that show why belief fits instead of doubt. Now write one new sentence that shows belief without using the word belief. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show belief?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The character’s belief changed after new evidence appeared." Why does belief fit better than doubt?
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