believe 1
You should not believe in everything you hear.
You should not believe everything you hear. She couldn’t believe in what was happening to her.
She couldn’t believe what was happening to her. believe in sth = (1) accept that something exists: ‘Do you believe in ghosts?’ ‘James still believes in Father Christmas.’ (2) think that something is good: ‘I don’t believe in capital punishment.’ ‘I believe in getting a good night’s sleep before an examination.’ believe sth = accept that something is true or real: ‘I believe every word she said.’ ‘I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.’ 2
I could hardly believe in my eyes.
I could hardly believe my eyes. could not/hardly believe your ears/eyes (WITHOUT in ) 3
I deeply believe that tourists will stop coming here.
I firmly believe that tourists will stop coming here. My brother deeply believes in freedom of speech.
My brother strongly believes in freedom of speech. Firmly/strongly/fervently/sincerely/truly believe (NOT deeply ): ‘I sincerely believe that he had no connection with the crime.’ belong 1
‘Are these gloves belonging to you?’ she asked.
‘Do these gloves belong to you?’ she asked. See Language Note at INCLUDE 2
The Toyota is belong to my wife.
The Toyota belongs to my wife. Patreze is belong to the Williams team.
