[Grammar] Trust?

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Kelleyy

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1a "She trusted him."
1b "She trusted in him."

2a "She trusted his ability."
2b "She trusted in his ability."

How is "to trust" different from "to trust in"? Are there usage errors in the four sentences?
 

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trust something/someone
have trust/faith in something/someone
 

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1a "She trusted him."
1b "She trusted in him."

2a "She trusted his ability."
2b "She trusted in his ability."

How is "to trust" different from "to trust in"? Are there usage errors in the four sentences?
There is no practical difference in meaning.
 
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