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Rajesh jain Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Belief/believe

I am really confused when to use these two words and I find it hard to differentiate between them.

I have a firm belief/believe that he will come tomorrow.

Pls suggest some more examples that can help me to comprehend these two words .

Thanks.
  

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It is simple, Rajesh: Belief is a NOUN: My belief is that she will return to me someday. Christians were once persecuted for their beliefs. Believe is a VERB: I believe that she will return to me someday.

— Mister Micawber

  • It is simple, Rajesh: Belief is a NOUN: My belief is that she will return to me someday.
  • Christians were once persecuted for their beliefs.
  • Believe is a VERB: I believe that she will return to me someday.
  • She believes that I am dead .
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It is simple, Rajesh:

Belief is a NOUN: My belief is that she will return to me someday. Christians were once persecuted for their beliefs.

Believe is a VERB: I believe that she will return to me someday. She believes that I am dead.
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Here is one quick tip.

Believe - verb

Belief - noun

There are a few verbs in English that follow this pattern.

Relieve -

Relief -

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