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superstition

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/ · UK /ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃən/

superstition means: A belief that certain actions, objects, or signs bring good or bad luck through mysterious powers.

noun

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A belief that certain actions, objects, or signs bring good or bad luck through mysterious powers.

  • He does not believe in superstition.
  • There is an old superstition about walking under ladders.
  • Many superstitions connect everyday objects with good or bad luck.

How to use it: superstition that… (There is a superstition that spilling salt brings bad luck.); superstition about something (She knows many superstitions about birds.)

Common phrases: old superstition, local superstition, popular superstition

Questions about superstition

What does superstition mean?

A belief that certain actions, objects, or signs bring good or bad luck through mysterious powers.

What is superstition in other languages?

Türkçe: batıl inanç · Español: superstición · Français: superstition · Deutsch: Aberglaube · Italiano: superstizione · 日本語: 迷信

How do you pronounce superstition?

In American English /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/; in British English /ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃən/.

How do you use superstition in a sentence?

He does not believe in superstition. There is an old superstition about walking under ladders.

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