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God Meaning, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：the supreme being (god)

god 🔊

/ɡɒd/

The most powerful being in some religions, believed to have created and to control the universe and everything in it.

God statue in temple representing supreme being

the supreme being 🔊

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/ðə səˈpriːm ˈbiːɪŋ/

In monotheistic religions, God is considered the all-powerful creator and ruler of the universe.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Proto-Germanic *gudan, meaning 'invoked one', related to Old English god.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'Good' as the highest good. God is the ultimate goodness.

📖 Example

In many religions, people pray to god for guidance and strength in difficult times. 🔊 In many religions, people pray to god for guidance and strength in difficult times.

🔗 Collocations

pray to God – to communicate with God through prayer

believe in God – to have faith in the existence of God

God's will – the divine plan or purpose

🔄 Synonyms

deity (n.) – A god or goddess, a divine being.

supreme being (n.) – The highest or ultimate divine entity.

creator (n.) – A being who brings the universe into existence.

🚫 Antonyms

devil (n.) – An evil spirit or the principal adversary of God.

atheist (n.) – A person who denies the existence of God.

🌱 Derivatives

godly (adj.) – Devoutly religious; pious.

godless (adj.) – Without belief in a god; irreligious.

godlike (adj.) – Resembling or characteristic of a god.

📖 Cultural Story

Old English god, from Proto-Germanic *gudan, possibly from PIE *ǵʰut- 'that which is invoked'. In modern culture, 'Oh my God!' is a common exclamation.

Meaning 2：a worshipped idol (god)

god 🔊

/ɡɒd/

A person who is loved and admired very much, often to an extreme degree, because of their great skill or talent in a particular area.

Crowd idolizing musician on stage as god

a worshipped idol 🔊

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/ə ˈwɜːʃɪpt ˈaɪdəl/

A person who is idolized and admired to an extreme degree for their exceptional skills or talent.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

To his millions of fans, the famous singer is a god on the stage. 🔊 To his millions of fans, the famous singer is a god on the stage.

🔗 Collocations

rock god – a highly revered rock musician

soccer god – a legendary football player

treat someone like a god – to adore and serve someone excessively

🔄 Synonyms

idol (n.) – A person who is greatly admired or loved.

superstar (n.) – A very famous and highly successful performer or athlete.

legend (n.) – A person of fame and distinction in a particular field.

🚫 Antonyms

nobody (n.) – A person of no importance or influence.

mediocrity (n.) – The quality of being average or ordinary.

🌱 Derivatives

godlike (adj.) – Having qualities befitting a god; magnificent.