god

¹god

noun \ˈgäd also ˈgȯd\

Definition of GOD

1

capitalized : the supreme or ultimate reality: as a : the Being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe b Christian Science : the incorporeal divine Principle ruling over all as eternal Spirit : infinite Mind

2

: a being or object believed to have more than natural attributes and powers and to require human worship; specifically : one controlling a particular aspect or part of reality

3

: a person or thing of supreme value

4

: a powerful ruler

Examples of GOD

1. Does she believe in God?
2. I pray to God that no one was seriously injured in the accident.
3. the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt
4. a myth about the god of war
5. an offering for the gods
6. a professor who was regarded as a kind of god
7. a guitar god like Jimi Hendrix

Origin of GOD

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German got god

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to GOD

Synonyms: divinity, deity

Related Words: angel, demigod, demon (or daemon), devil, spirit, supernatural

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Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix

Rhymes with GOD

awed, baud, bawd, broad, clawed, flawed, fraud, gaud, jawed, laud, yod