god — a superhuman being or spirit worshipped as having power over nature or human fortunes; a deity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a superhuman being or spirit worshipped as having power over nature or human fortunes; a deity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɑːd/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks she's the god of cooking, but her pancakes taste like rubber.
- God helps those who help themselves.
- Oh my god, did you see what happened in the cafeteria today?
god
NOUN[/ɡɑːd/]
a superhuman being or spirit worshipped as having power over nature or human fortunes; a deity
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Proto-Germanic *ǥuđán, originally meaning 'to invoke' or 'to call upon'. The sense evolved from the action of calling out to or praying to divine beings, eventually narrowing to denote the divine being itself.
Breakdown
Proto-Germanic *ǥuđán (to invoke, call upon) → Old English god (deity, the divine being invoked)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thinks she's the god of cooking, but her pancakes taste like rubber.”
“God helps those who help themselves.”
“Oh my god, did you see what happened in the cafeteria today?”
“He worships his smartphone like it's some kind of electronic god.”
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