English · Emotions & Feelings
trust
/trʌst/
[/trʌst/]
firm belief in reliability
Beginnernoun
Definition
A firm belief that someone or something is reliable and honest.
Example
Their friendship was built on trust, so neither ever doubted the other's word.
Their friendship was built on trust, so neither ever doubted the other's word.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'traust' (confidence, help), of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Used as noun and verb; central to relationships and agreements.