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believed (verb)

Believed is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'believe'. It means to accept something as true, to have faith in, or to think that something is the case. It often implies a conviction or trust in a person, idea, or statement.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'i before e except after c'. Also, think: 'Be-Lie-Ved'. If you tell a lie, you hope you are believed.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I was believing him. → I believed him.

He believed in the story. → He believed the story.

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