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Faith: Definition, Usage & Common Phrases (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：strong belief (faith)
faith
/feɪθ/
n.
Strong belief in someone or something, based on trust and not necessarily on proof.
strong belief
➕
/strɒŋ bɪˈliːf/
n.
A deep trust in someone or something, often without requiring proof.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'fidēs' meaning trust, via Old French 'feid'.
💡 Mnemonic
Faith sounds like 'fate', but it's about belief and trust, not just destiny.
📖 Example
Even when the startup was struggling, her family had faith in her vision and continued to support her.
Her family maintained trust in her vision and supported her during the startup's difficulties.
🔗 Collocations
have faith in – to trust or believe in someone or something
keep faith – to maintain belief or trust despite challenges
lose faith – to stop believing or trusting in someone or something
🔄 Synonyms
trust (n.) – confidence in the reliability or truth of someone or something
belief (n.) – acceptance that something exists or is true, often without proof
confidence (n.) – a feeling of assurance or certainty about someone or something
🚫 Antonyms
distrust (n.) – lack of trust or confidence in someone or something
doubt (n.) – a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction
skepticism (n.) – an attitude of doubting the truth of something
🌱 Derivatives
faithful (adj.) – loyal and steadfast in belief or support
faithfully (adv.) – in a loyal and trustworthy manner
faithless (adj.) – lacking faith or loyalty; untrustworthy
📖 Cultural Story
Faith originates from Latin 'fidēs' (trust). It entered English through Old French and is pivotal in religious contexts, denoting belief in God or specific doctrines.
Meaning 2：religious belief (faith)
faith
/feɪθ/
n.
A particular set of religious beliefs, or a strong belief in God or a religion.
religious belief
➕
/rɪˈlɪdʒəs bɪˈliːf/
n.
A specific set of beliefs in God, deities, or religious teachings.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
People of different faiths gathered in the community center to share stories about their cultural traditions.
Individuals from various religions met at the community center to discuss their cultural traditions.
🔗 Collocations
interfaith dialogue – conversation between people of different religions
faith community – a group of people sharing the same religious beliefs
faith-based – related to or founded on religious principles
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
atheism (n.) – disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods
agnosticism (n.) – the view that the existence of God or the divine is unknown or unknowable
🌱 Derivatives
faithful (adj.) – adhering firmly to religious beliefs or practices
faith-based (adj.) – pertaining to or derived from religious faith
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