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Springmeans Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

believe vs believe in

Hi, all.

A: I believe in you. vs. I believe you.

B: I believe in what you said. vs. I believe what you said.

C: I believe in which you said. vs. I believe which you said.

I believe the sentences in A mean the same.
I think the latter one is only correct in B.
I think both are wrong in C.

Can you tell me if I am right or wrong?

Thanks.
  

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springmeans I believe the sentences in A mean the same. Not really. "believe in" is a phrasal verb that means "to have faith in" or "to have trust in" someone/something.

  • springmeans I believe the sentences in A mean the same.
  • Not really.
  • "believe in" is a phrasal verb that means "to have faith in" or "to have trust in" someone/something.
  • com/search/believe be sure to scroll down to the phrasal verb section of the definitions.
  • springmeans I think the latter one is only correct in B.
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springmeansI believe the sentences in A mean the same.
Not really. "believe in" is a phrasal verb that means "to have faith in" or "to have trust in" someone/something.
See the formal definition here: http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/believe

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oh, thanks for your help!

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