In Japanese
wonder; miracle; amazement
miracle
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Definitions
01supernatural event
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Religion
n. an amazing event that cannot be explained by science and is often believed to come from God.
n. an event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and is held to be supernatural or divine in origin.
“The religious text describes a miracle where a small amount of food fed thousands.”
“The pilgrims travelled to the shrine in hopes of witnessing a miracle that would cure their ailments.”
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02lucky outcome
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a very lucky or successful thing that happens when it seemed impossible.
n. a fortunate outcome that prevails despite overwhelming odds against it; often used figuratively.
“It was a miracle that everyone survived the plane crash without any injuries.”
“Given the severity of the damage to the vehicle, it is a minor miracle that the driver walked away with only bruises.”
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03exceptional example
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a person or thing that is a wonderful example of a particular quality.
n. an exceptional or amazing example of a specific quality, achievement, or phenomenon.
“The new bridge is a miracle of modern engineering and design.”
“The surgeon's ability to repair such complex nerve damage was hailed as a miracle of medical science.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “miracle” in context.
Verb
01. expect a miracle
“Given the lack of funding, we cannot expect a miracle to happen overnight.”
verb + noun
02. perform a miracle
“The surgeons performed a miracle by saving the patient despite the severe trauma.”
verb + noun
03. work a miracle
“The new coach worked a miracle, taking the team from last place to the finals.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. medical miracle
“Her recovery from the terminal illness was hailed as a medical miracle by the staff.”
adj + noun
05. minor miracle
“It was a minor miracle that we managed to catch the train after getting lost.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. miracle of modern science
“The rapid development of the vaccine was a true miracle of modern science.”
noun + of + adj + noun
Preposition
07. by a miracle
“By a miracle, the driver walked away from the wreckage without a single scratch.”
prep + noun
08. short of a miracle
“Nothing short of a miracle will get this project finished by the deadline.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Now another minor miracle will surely be required if Premier League survival is to be secured.” “Still, it’s a minor miracle we’re even meeting today.” “Avelyn Brocken is a trainee priest at the Vatican, sent to check out a possible miracle in the fens of East Anglia.” Etymology
From Middle English miracle, from Old French miracle, from Latin mīrāculum (“object of wonder”), from mīror (“to wonder at”), from mīrus (“wonderful”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)meyh₂- (“to smile, to be astonished”). Doublet of milagro and miraculum. Partially displaced native wonder, from Old English wundor (“miracle, wonder”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADVERB
Idioms
01. minor miracle
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 1
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