faith
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a strong feeling of trust or confidence in a person, a plan, or an idea.
complete trust or confidence in someone or something, often based on prior experience or character assessment.
Simple“The team had total faith in their captain to lead them to victory.”
In context“Despite the initial setbacks, the investors maintained their faith in the CEO's long-term vision for the company's restructuring.”
PitfallI have faith to him. I have faith in him.The noun 'faith' is followed by the preposition 'in' when identifying the object of trust.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
a strong belief in a god or a particular religion.
strong belief in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual conviction rather than proof.
Simple“Her faith helped her stay positive during the most difficult times of her life.”
In context“The philosopher explored the tension between rational scientific inquiry and the deeply held faith of the local community.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
a particular religion, such as Christianity, Islam, or Buddhism.
a system of religious belief; a specific confession or denomination.
Simple“People of all faiths were invited to the community peace meeting.”
In context“The interfaith council sought to build bridges between the various faiths represented in the metropolitan area.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
the quality of being loyal or keeping a promise, especially in the phrase 'in good faith'.
fidelity to a person, promise, or duty; sincerity of intention.
Simple“They signed the contract in good faith, believing the project would succeed.”
In context“The negotiators acted in good faith, though it later became clear that the underlying data was fundamentally flawed.”
UsageCommonly used in the fixed legal and professional idiom 'in good faith'.
Usage faith groups
“They also ranked people they know in person, such as faith community leaders and parents or caregivers, as their most trusted sources for understanding their faith, followed by other family members and religious peers.”
“Burnham told reporters: “The government money may not fully get us there, and I’m saying to wider society, faith organisations, let’s see if we can do this together.”