Word Comparison
Think
vsBelieve
/θɪŋk/·/bɪˈliːv/
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Quite different — distinct meanings
📖 Definitions
Think
nounAn act of thinking; consideration (of something).
Believe
verbTo accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)
Also: To accept that someone is telling the truth.
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