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believe it or not

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /bɪˌliːv ɪt ɚ ˈnɑːt/ · UK /bɪˌliːv ɪt ə ˈnɒt/

believe it or not means: Used to introduce something true that you think will surprise people.

adverb

SURPRISINGLY TRUEB1

Used to introduce something true that you think will surprise people.

  • Believe it or not, I won.
  • She is ninety, believe it or not.
  • Believe it or not, we once lived in the same street.

Similar words: surprisingly, incredibly

Common phrases: believe it or not, believe it or not, someone

Questions about believe it or not

What does believe it or not mean?

Used to introduce something true that you think will surprise people.

What is believe it or not in other languages?

Türkçe: inanması zor ama · Español: aunque no lo creas · Français: croyez-le ou non · Deutsch: ob du es glaubst oder nicht · Italiano: che tu ci creda o no · 日本語: 信じられないかもしれないが

How do you pronounce believe it or not?

In American English /bɪˌliːv ɪt ɚ ˈnɑːt/; in British English /bɪˌliːv ɪt ə ˈnɒt/.

How do you use believe it or not in a sentence?

Believe it or not, I won. She is ninety, believe it or not.

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