believe · v
believe (TRUE)
A2 to think that something is true, or that what someone says is true
Dictionary examples:
I can't believe I ate the whole pizza by myself! (0.0)
I can't believe I forgot my own birthday yesterday! (0.0)
I believe my cat can understand English, but he just ignores me. (0.0)
I can't believe she wants to go out with me. (12.8)
I told you she was there but you wouldn't believe me. (15.5)
They believe that their health has suffered because of the chemicals. (39.9)
not believe your eyes/ears
B1 to be very surprised when you see someone or something, or when you hear what someone says
Dictionary examples:
I didn't believe my eyes when my dog started doing my homework! (0.0)
We didn't believe our eyes when our math teacher started breakdancing during class! (0.0)
She couldn't believe her ears when her baby spoke perfect French! (0.0)
I couldn't believe my ears when Dan said they were getting married. (27.2)
believe (THINK)
A2 to think something, without being completely sure
Dictionary examples:
I believe my cat thinks he's a dog. He barks at the mailman! (0.0)
I believe my socks are running away. They always disappear in the wash! (0.0)
Do you believe cows can fly? I think they're just too lazy to try! (0.0)
"Is she coming alone?" "I believe so." (18.3)
All the crew are missing, believed dead. (26.4)
believe it or not
B1 used to say that something is true although it seems surprising
Dictionary examples:
Believe it or not, my cat learned to open the fridge! (0.0)
Believe it or not, I once won a race by running backwards! (0.0)
Believe it or not, my plant grew taller after I sang to it! (0.0)
He even remembered my birthday, believe it or not. (14.5)