God

Quick meaning: God is a noun meaning A deity or supreme being; a supernatural, typically immortal, being with superior powers, to which personhood is attributed.

Meaning

A deity or supreme being; a supernatural, typically immortal, being with superior powers, to which personhood is attributed.

More Meanings

1. An idol.
2. (figurative) A person in a very high position of authority, importance or influence; a powerful ruler or tyrant.
3. (figurative, informal) A person who is exceptionally skilled in a particular activity.
4. (figurative, informal) An exceedingly handsome man.
5. (Internet, roleplaying games) The person who owns and runs a multi-user dungeon.
6. (often derogatory, also philosophy) Alternative letter-case form of God.
7. (transitive) To idolize.

Example Sentences

He is the god of soccer!

Someone had said he'd look a god in kilts.

Lounging on the beach were several Greek gods.

The most frequently used name for the Islamic god is Allah.

Word Forms

• gods
• godding
• godded

Synonyms for god

Depending on context, synonyms include godship, deity, divinity, manitou, arch, imp.

Antonyms for god

Common opposites include devil, satan.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include divinity, deity, idol, immortal, divine, hell.

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