providence
- 01 C2 Proficiency
the belief that God or a higher power is watching over people and guiding what happens in their lives.
the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power that guides human destiny.
Simple“They believed it was providence that they both survived the storm.”
In context“The settlers viewed their successful harvest not as a result of their own labour, but as a clear sign of divine providence.”
- 02 C2 Proficiency
the act of being careful and planning ahead for what you might need later.
the quality of being provident; the exercise of foresight or timely preparation for future eventualities.
Simple“Through hard work and providence, the family saved enough money to buy a farm.”
In context“His lack of providence in his younger years left him with very little to live on during his retirement.”
Antonymsimprovidencerecklessness - 03 B1 Intermediate
the name of a major city in the United States, specifically the capital of the state of Rhode Island.
the capital city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island, founded in 1636.
Simple“We spent the weekend visiting the historic museums in Providence.”
In context“Providence serves as the economic and cultural hub of Rhode Island, home to several prestigious educational institutions.”
“I n centuries past, some thinkers came to a similar conclusion and saw it as proof of providence, which shaped the finely tuned structure of the cosmos to foster the evolution of humanity.”