Definition

1. 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

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