god
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.the single being who created the universe in religions like Christianity, Islam, or Judaism.
n.The supreme being and principal object of faith in monotheistic religions. Often capitalized as a proper noun.
Simple“Many people pray to God for help when they are going through a difficult time.”
In context“Theologians have spent centuries debating the nature of God and the problem of evil in a world created by a benevolent deity.”
Synonymsthe creatorthe almighty - 02 A2 Elementary
n.a spirit or being with special powers that people worship, especially in ancient stories.
n.A superhuman being or spirit worshipped as having power over nature or human fortunes; a deity.
Simple“Mars was the Roman god of war, while Venus was the goddess of love.”
In context“In ancient Greek mythology, the gods were often depicted as having human flaws and complex interpersonal rivalries.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.someone who is so good at a specific activity that they seem better than everyone else.
n.A person who is exceptionally admired or influential in a specific field or activity. Informal in register.
Simple“In the world of guitar playing, he is considered a god by his fans.”
In context“The lead developer was treated like a god within the startup, as his code formed the backbone of the entire platform.”
- 04 B1 Intermediate
interj.a word you say when you are surprised, angry, or shocked.
interj.An exclamation used to express surprise, anger, frustration, or emphasis. Often considered mild profanity depending on the social context.
Simple“Oh god, I completely forgot that the meeting was starting at eight.”
In context“God, it is frustrating when the software crashes right before you have a chance to save your progress.”
UsageOften preceded by 'oh' or 'my'; can be offensive to religious speakers.
- 05 C2 Proficiency
v.to treat someone with so much respect that it is like you are worshipping them.
v.To treat or worship someone or something as a deity. Often used in the phrasal form 'to god it over someone' to describe acting superior.
Simple“The fans would god their favorite singers, following their every move.”
In context“The biography explores how the public tended to god the inventor, ignoring his significant personal failings in favor of his professional triumphs.”
SynonymsdeifyidolizeAntonymsdemonizebelittle
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰew- Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰutós? Proto-Germanic *gudą Proto-West Germanic *god Old English god Middle English god Middle English God English God Derived from Middle English God. See god.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.