god
A deity or divine being
A powerful being that people believe controls the world and is worshipped.
[someone] worships [a god]
- 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.
- 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.
A man admired like a deity
A man who is very good at something or very attractive.
[someone] is a [something] god
- 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.
- He is a football god.
- She thinks he is a movie god.
- He became a guitar god after many years.
A statue representing a deity
A statue or picture made to show a god.
- The temple housed a golden god in its inner chamber.
- They offered flowers to the stone god.
- Ancient craftsmen carved wooden gods for worship.
- They saw a golden god in the temple.
- The people made a stone god.
- There is a big god in the shrine.
- Base: god
- Plural: gods
act of God
1Uncontrollable natural event causing damage
A natural event that people cannot stop, like an earthquake or storm.
- The insurance does not cover damage from acts of God.
- Flooding from the hurricane was considered an act of God.
for God's sake
1Expression showing annoyance or urgency
Used to show you are annoyed or want something done quickly.
- For God's sake, turn off that alarm!
- Stop shouting, for God's sake!
God willing
1If circumstances allow it to happen
Used to say something will happen if nothing stops it.
- We’ll see you next week, God willing.
- God willing, we will finish the project on time.
God forbid
1Expression hoping something won't happen
Used to say you hope something does not happen.
- God forbid we ever have another war.
- God forbid something happens to the children.
God forbid
2I strongly hope not
Used to say you really hope something does not happen.
- If the power goes out—God forbid—we have a backup generator.
- God forbid anything happens to the kids on the trip.
thank God
1Express relief or gratitude
Used to show you are happy or feel safe because something bad did not happen.
- Thank God it didn’t rain during the wedding.
- Thank God you’re safe.
thank God
2Expression of relief or thanks to God
Used to say you are happy or relieved about something.
- Thank God you’re safe!
- Thank God we finished before it rained.