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When using "believe" to mean you think something is true, it is often followed by the word "that," though "that" can be left out in casual conversation. Be careful with the difference between "believe someone" (trusting their honesty) and "believe in someone" (having faith in their ability or existence). For example, "I believe you" means I think you are telling the truth, while "I believe in you" means I trust that you can succeed.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Ryan is mid-game while Jackson is scrolling through a sketchy trading forum.

Jackson

Bro, this new coin is going to the moon. You gotta believe me.

Ryan

bet

💡

Jackson uses 'going to the moon' (crypto slang for a price skyrocketing) and relies on Ryan's trust ('believe me'). Ryan responds with 'bet', a slang term meaning 'I agree' or 'alright', showing his oblivious nature.

Meanings

verb (transitive)

To accept something as true; to feel sure that something is the case.

"I believe that we will win the game tomorrow."

verb (transitive)

To have confidence in the truth, reliability, or honesty of someone.

"You must believe her when she says she is innocent."

verb (intransitive)

To have religious faith in the existence of a deity or a particular system of belief.

"Despite his scientific training, he still chooses to believe."

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