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What's the difference between 'believe' and 'believe in'?

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ESLBeginner  +  748978 Tue, 26 May 09 02:51 PM
Hi, Would someone please tell me what's the difference between 'believe' and 'believe in'? Thanks!
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Clive  +  748993 Tue, 26 May 09 03:02 PM
Hi,

I don't want to repeat all the meanings in the dictionary, but here are a few.

 

I believe Tom. I think that he has told me the truth.

I believe in Tom. I trust Tom.

I believe in God. I think God exists.

I believe that it is raining. I think this is a correct fact.

 

Best wishes, Clive
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ESLBeginner  +  748998 Tue, 26 May 09 03:09 PM
Oh, the third one helps me a lot. Actually I'm reading something similar and when I asked this question I didn't know it would be 'think God exists'. Thanks a lot!
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