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Think vs Believe

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Think vs Believe

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You can use both "think" and "believe" to express an opinion, but what’s the difference between them?

You can use both “think” and “believe” to express an opinion, but what’s the difference between them?

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Think vs believe. Do you know the subtle differences?

We use think:

👉 To talk about things we’re not 100% sure about 🤔 → but the facts and evidence all point in that direction.

We use think:

👉 To talk about things that might be true 🤷❓ → when we have knowledge or evidence that show that something is probably true.

I think it’s going to be a hot day tomorrow.

👉 Because I saw the weather forecast, because it’s the middle of August, because it’s really hot today.

I think we need to turn left. That’s what the map says, but I’m a bit lost.

👉 Because even with a map in my hands I feel a bit lost. I cannot be 100% confident that I am giving the right directions.

THINK

→ hypothesis, theory, knowledge, consideration

We use believe:

👉 To talk about things we accept as true 👍 ✅ → when we have an opinion that may or may not be based on facts or evidence.

I believe this will be a good year for me.

👉 Based on my hopes, my expectations, my wishes but not necessarily on reality.

⚠️ Believe implies a stronger conviction but generally also a lack of supporting evidence.

BELIEVE

→ belief, instinct, trust, faith

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I don’t agree with you, but I ___ your answer is correct.

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I ___ the right person for the job is out there. We just have to be patient.

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Do you see those dark clouds? I ___ it will rain soon.

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We use “believe” to talk about an opinion that is based on facts.

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After watching a sci-fi documentary, they now ___ in aliens.

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Full Video Duration: 18 minutes
Aired: almost 3 years ago

You can use both “think” and “believe” to express an opinion, but what’s the difference between them?

We use think:

We use think:

I think it’s going to be a hot day tomorrow.

I think we need to turn left. That’s what the map says, but I’m a bit lost.

THINK

We use believe:

I believe this will be a good year for me.

⚠️ Believe implies a stronger conviction but generally also a lack of supporting evidence.

BELIEVE

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