noun
faith
fayth
noun
1
Confidence or trust in someone or something, based on past experience or evidence.
"She has complete faith in her doctor's judgment."
"I have faith that the team will turn things around."
2
A strong belief in something without needing proof, especially a religious conviction.
"His faith gave him comfort during the hardest years of his life."
"People of many different faiths attended the memorial."
3
Loyalty to a promise, duty, or commitment.
"He kept faith with his old business partner even after the company failed."
How to Use Faith
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTrusting someone or something completely, whether it's a person, a religion, or a plan, often without hard proof.
Common mistake
Don't confuse "faith" (belief/trust) with "fate" (destiny) — they sound similar but are unrelated.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
have faith in
keep faith
act of faith
faith healer
Word Forms
faiths plural, Faiths plural
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Etymology
From Old French feid, from Latin fidem ("trust"). The silent "th" spelling was added later in English, likely influenced by words like "truth" and "health."