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- [bih-leev]
- /bɪˈliv/
- /bɪˈliː.və.bl̩/
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- [bih-leev]
- /bɪˈliv/
Definitions of believable word
- adjective believable Something that is believable makes you think that it could be true or real. 3
- verb without object believable to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so: Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully. 1
- verb with object believable to have confidence or faith in the truth of (a positive assertion, story, etc.); give credence to. 1
- verb with object believable to have confidence in the assertions of (a person). 1
- verb with object believable to have a conviction that (a person or thing) is, has been, or will be engaged in a given action or involved in a given situation: The fugitive is believed to be headed for the Mexican border. 1
- verb with object believable to suppose or assume; understand (usually followed by a noun clause): I believe that he has left town. 1
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Origin of believable
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English bileven, equivalent to bi- be- + leven, Old English (Anglian) gelēfan (cognate with Dutch gelooven, German glauben, Gothic galaubjan)
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Parts of speech for Believable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
believable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
believable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for believable
adj believable
- credible — Credible means able to be trusted or believed.
- satisfying — to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
- persuasive — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
- convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- plausible — having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable: a plausible excuse; a plausible plot.
Antonyms for believable
adj believable
- implausible — not plausible; not having the appearance of truth or credibility: an implausible alibi.
- improbable — not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight.
- inconceivable — not conceivable; unimaginable; unthinkable.
- unbelievable — too dubious or improbable to be believed: an unbelievable excuse.
- unimaginable — capable of being imagined or conceived.
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