god
gb/ɡˈɑd/ us/ɡˈɑd/
A2
انگلیسی
~ 1600
معنیها
۰ معنی
اسم
A2
entity
1
A deity or divine being
A powerful being that people believe controls the world and is worshipped.
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] worships [a god]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'God' (capitalized, referring to the single deity in monotheistic religions) with 'a god' (lowercase, one of many deities in polytheistic beliefs).
هممعنیها
deity (More formal or literary term for a god; used in scholarly or comparative religion contexts.)
متضادها
mortal (Refers to a human who is subject to death, unlike a god.)
ترکیبهای رایج
worship God
|believe in God
|pray to God
|God Almighty
|God and goddess
موضوعها
religion
|mythology
|culture
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- Many ancient civilizations believed in more than one god.
- She prayed to the god of the sea for safe travel.
- In Greek mythology, Zeus is the king of the gods.
- Some people find comfort in the idea that God watches over them.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- People in many countries believe in God.
- The temple was built for a god.
- They prayed to their god for help.
- God is important in many religions.
اسم
informal
B1
entity
2
A man admired like a deity
A man who is very good at something or very attractive.
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] is a [something] god
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may take this meaning literally instead of as an exaggeration for admiration.
هممعنیها
idol (Emphasizes public admiration and fame, but may not imply extraordinary skill.)
متضادها
novice (A beginner with little skill, opposite of someone admired for great skill.)
ترکیبهای رایج
rock god
|football god
|movie god
موضوعها
sports
|arts
|popular culture
|relationships
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- He’s considered a guitar god by his fans.
- After that performance, she called him a cooking god.
- In the world of basketball, he's a god.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- He is a football god.
- She thinks he is a movie god.
- He became a guitar god after many years.
اسم
literary
B2
entity
3
A statue representing a deity
A statue or picture made to show a god.
هممعنیها
idol (Specifically refers to an object representing a deity, often used critically in some religions.)
ترکیبهای رایج
stone god
|golden god
|statue of a god
موضوعها
religion
|art
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- The temple housed a golden god in its inner chamber.
- They offered flowers to the stone god.
- Ancient craftsmen carved wooden gods for worship.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- They saw a golden god in the temple.
- The people made a stone god.
- There is a big god in the shrine.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
god
IPA
GB/ɡˈɑd/
US/ɡˈɑd/
هجاها و تکیه
god (۱ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (god)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: god
- Plural: gods
خانوادهٔ واژه
عبارتها
act of God
1/ˈækt əv ɡˈɑd/
fixed phrase
formal
Uncontrollable natural event causing damage
A natural event that people cannot stop, like an earthquake or storm.
نمونهها
- The insurance does not cover damage from acts of God.
- Flooding from the hurricane was considered an act of God.
for God's sake
1/fɚ ɡˈɑdz sˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
informal
Expression showing annoyance or urgency
Used to show you are annoyed or want something done quickly.
نمونهها
- For God's sake, turn off that alarm!
- Stop shouting, for God's sake!
God willing
1/ɡˈɑd wˈɪlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
If circumstances allow it to happen
Used to say something will happen if nothing stops it.
نمونهها
- We’ll see you next week, God willing.
- God willing, we will finish the project on time.
God forbid
1/ɡˈɑd fɚbˈɪd/
idiom
Expression hoping something won't happen
Used to say you hope something does not happen.
نمونهها
- God forbid we ever have another war.
- God forbid something happens to the children.
God forbid
2/ɡˈɑd fɚbˈɪd/
idiom
I strongly hope not
Used to say you really hope something does not happen.
نمونهها
- If the power goes out—God forbid—we have a backup generator.
- God forbid anything happens to the kids on the trip.
thank God
1/θˈæŋk ɡˈɑd/
fixed phrase
informal
Express relief or gratitude
Used to show you are happy or feel safe because something bad did not happen.
نمونهها
- Thank God it didn’t rain during the wedding.
- Thank God you’re safe.
thank God
2/θˈæŋk ɡˈɑd/
fixed phrase
Expression of relief or thanks to God
Used to say you are happy or relieved about something.
نمونهها
- Thank God you’re safe!
- Thank God we finished before it rained.