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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Letter Writing
Believe / Believe in
Hey guys,
I am always wondering what's the difference between "i believe you" and "I believe in you"
(or I trust you / I trust in you).
Thanks for your answers on this in advance.
I am always wondering what's the difference between "i believe you" and "I believe in you"
(or I trust you / I trust in you).
Thanks for your answers on this in advance.
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If you believe someone, it is in response to their having said something. eg "I didn't kick the football into your garden," said young Philip. "I believe you," replied the gardener.
- If you believe someone, it is in response to their having said something.
- eg "I didn't kick the football into your garden," said young Philip.
- "I believe you," replied the gardener.
- If you believe in someone or something, there are two possible scenarios.
- Firstly, you believe in their existence, eg I believe in ***/Martians etc.
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If you believe someone, it is in response to their having said something. eg "I didn't kick the football into your garden," said young Philip. "I believe you," replied the gardener.
If you believe in someone or something, there are two possible scenarios. Firstly, you believe in their existence, eg I believe in ***/Martians etc. Secondly, and in a more earthly context, if you believe in
If you believe in someone or something, there are two possible scenarios. Firstly, you believe in their existence, eg I believe in ***/Martians etc. Secondly, and in a more earthly context, if you believe in
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Thank you for your kind reply.
There is no doubt on your first part explanation.
By the way, I have some more questions on the second part: Believe in...
For example, let's just say a man loves a woman but they have a misunderstanding one day.
If he says, after they've ignored each other for a while, I believe in you (not I believe you).
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There is no doubt on your first part explanation.
By the way, I have some more questions on the second part: Believe in...
For example, let's just say a man loves a woman but they have a misunderstanding one day.
If he says, after they've ignored each other for a while, I believe in you (not I believe you).
It m
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Your English is magnificent, I congratulate you. Whoever taught you English should be very proud of your achievement, I would be.
Your example, about the couple having emotional troubles, is an accurate use of 'believe in'. As you have pointed out, 'believe in' is to do with the future and is a more emotional term than the matter-of-fact 'believe'. This is a very difficult idea to grasp,
Your example, about the couple having emotional troubles, is an accurate use of 'believe in'. As you have pointed out, 'believe in' is to do with the future and is a more emotional term than the matter-of-fact 'believe'. This is a very difficult idea to grasp,
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