god

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Religion

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.

日本語:神※

Español:dios

“Mars was the Roman god of war, while Venus was the goddess of love.”

“In ancient Greek mythology, the gods were often depicted as having human flaws and complex interpersonal rivalries.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

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.

日本語:神様※

“In the world of guitar playing, he is considered a god by his fans.”

“The lead developer was treated like a god within the startup, as his code formed the backbone of the entire platform.”

B1 · Intermediate Informal

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.

“Oh god, I completely forgot that the meeting was starting at eight.”

“God, it is frustrating when the software crashes right before you have a chance to save your progress.”

C2 · Proficiency Literary

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.

“The fans would god their favorite singers, following their every move.”

“The biography explores how the public tended to god the inventor, ignoring his significant personal failings in favor of his professional triumphs.”