God

/gɔd/

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Definition

Noun:
- A supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life: A being with powers greater than those of humans, often considered the object of worship in polytheistic religions.
- The perfect, omnipotent, and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe: In monotheistic religions like Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, this refers to the single supreme being, often capitalized as "God".
- A person or thing that is adored or idolized: Someone or something that is the focus of extreme devotion or importance.
- A man of such superior qualities that he seems like a deity to other people: A person who is revered or admired to an extraordinary degree.

Usage Examples

Noun (Supernatural Being):
- Ancient Greeks believed in many gods, such as Zeus and Athena.
- He prayed to the god of the sea for a safe voyage.
Noun (Supreme Being in Monotheism):
- They believe in one God who created the universe.
- She thanked God for her good fortune.
Noun (Idolized Person or Thing):
- To some, money is their god.
- The famous actor was treated like a god by his fans.

Advanced Usage

"God willing": Used to express hope that something will happen, if it is in accordance with God's will.
- We will meet again next year, God willing.
"For God's sake": An exclamation showing annoyance, impatience, or a strong desire for something.
- For God's sake, be quiet!
"Thank God": An expression of relief or gratitude.
- Thank God you're safe!
"God knows": Used to emphasize that one does not know something or to assert that something is certainly true.
- God knows what will happen next.
- God knows I tried my best.

Variants and Related Words

Goddess (n): A female god or deity.
- Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom.
Godlike (adj): Resembling or having the qualities of a god, especially in being supremely good or powerful.
- He was admired for his godlike patience.
Godhood (n): The state or quality of being a god; divinity.
Ungodly (adj): Irreligious; immoral; or (informal) used to emphasize something unreasonable, especially an early hour.
- He was making an ungodly amount of noise.
- I had to get up at an ungodly hour.

Synonyms

Deity: A god or goddess.
Divinity: The state or quality of being divine; a god or goddess.
Almighty: A name for God, emphasizing supreme power.
Idol: An image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person or thing that is greatly admired or loved.

Related Phrases

Act of God: A natural and unavoidable event that causes damage, for which no one can be held responsible (e.g., a flood or earthquake).
- The insurance policy does not cover damage caused by an act of God.
God-given: Believed to be bestowed by God; natural and innate.
- She has a God-given talent for music.
God-fearing: (Of a person) deeply religious; devout.
- He was a God-fearing man who attended church regularly.

Idioms

Man proposes, God disposes: Humans can make plans, but the final outcome is determined by a higher power.
God helps those who help themselves: Success comes through one's own efforts, not just through prayer or luck.
In the lap of the gods: Used to say that the outcome of a situation is uncertain and cannot be controlled.
- Whether we win or lose is now in the lap of the gods.

Noun

a material effigy that is worshipped
- thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image
- money was his god
a man of such superior qualities that he seems like a deity to other people
- he was a god among men
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

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