faith · noun /feɪθ/
Word family
Nouns: faith
Adjectives: faithful, unfaithful
Adverbs: faithfully, unfaithfully
faith (TRUST)
B2 U great trust or confidence in something or someone
Dictionary examples:
She has no faith in modern medicine.
You'll be fine - I have a lot of faith in you.
After the trial, his family said they had lost all faith in the legal system.
Learner example:
We must do our best to help [these children] to have faith in their future. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)
faith (STRONG BELIEF)
B2 U strong belief in a god or gods
Dictionary examples:
Even in the bad times she never lost her faith.
Her faith in God was shattered when her baby died.
It's my faith that keeps me going.
faith (RELIGION)
B2 C a particular religion
Dictionary examples:
the Muslim/Christian/Jewish faith
a multi-faith society
Learner example:
Everybody was praying, asking for help according to their faith or religion. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)
