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Faith Definition & Meaning

faith
noun
  1. a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"
  2. complete confidence in a person or plan etc; "he cherished the faith of a good woman"; "the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust"
  3. an institution to express belief in a divine power; "he was raised in the Baptist religion"; "a member of his own faith contradicted him"
  4. loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person; "keep the faith"; "they broke faith with their investors"

"Faith" in song lyrics

See how faith is used in real songs:

  • "If she ain't, it's a gift sent by faith"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lenore, Molly-Q — Life is a Mystery
  • "Giving five orders shake, Paid In Full is my faith"
    50/50 Twin f/ Yung Ro, Mista Madd — All My Thuggz
  • "Feel the hate, 9th Prince the God, so keep your faith"
    9th Prince f/ Islord — Lyrical Disaster

Usage tips for "faith"

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Frequently asked questions

What does faith mean?
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality" complete confidence in a person or plan etc; "he cherished the faith of a good woman"; "the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust" an institution to express belief in a divine power; "he was raised in the Baptist religion"; "a member of his own faith contradicted him" loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person; "keep the faith"; "they broke faith with their investors"
What part of speech is faith?
Faith is a noun.
How many definitions does faith have?
Faith has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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