god 
/ˈgɑ:d/ noun
/ˈgɑ:d/ noun 1 God [singular] a : the perfect and all-powerful spirit or being that is worshipped especially by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the one who created and rules the universe
▪ Does she believe in God? ▪ (May) God bless us all. ▪ (May) God rest her soul. [=I pray that God will give her soul peace now that she has died] ▪ I pray to God that no one was seriously injured in the accident. — see also man of god
b ◊God is used informally by itself and in phrases to make a statement or question more forceful or to express surprise, anger, etc. These uses are common but are considered offensive by some people.
▪ God, it's hot out today. ▪ Good God, that's a lot of food! ▪ God Almighty, is it that late already? ▪ My God, what were you thinking?! ▪ Oh my God! I can't believe it! ▪ By God, I refuse to give up! ▪ For God's sake, what do you want from me? ▪ Who in God's name [=on earth, in heaven's name] could that be? ▪ Where in God's name have you been? ▪ I swear to God, if you're not ready in five minutes, I'm leaving without you. ▪ I wish to God you would stop complaining. 2 [count] : a spirit or being that has great power, strength, knowledge, etc., and that can affect nature and the lives of people : one of various spirits or beings worshipped in some religions
▪ the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt ▪ a Hindu god ▪ a myth about the god of war ▪ an offering for the gods — often used informally to suggest that what happens to someone is controlled by gods or by luck ▪ The gods smiled/frowned on us. = The gods were/weren't on our side [=we had good/bad luck; things went well/badly for us] ▪ (humorous) The golf gods seem to like you today. [=you are playing golf very well today] ▪ Her sudden arrival was a gift from the gods. [=a very lucky and helpful thing] 3 [count] a : a person and especially a man who is greatly loved or admired
▪ a professor who was regarded as a kind of god ▪ a guitar god like Jimi Hendrix
b : a person who is very important or powerful in a particular field — usually plural ▪ a talented writer who never found favor with the gods of the literary world 4 [singular] : something that is regarded as one of the most important things in someone's life
▪ He made a god of money. [=he worshipped money; he regarded money as more important than it really is] 5 the gods Brit : the highest and cheapest seats in a theater
▪ The people in the gods can be the hardest to please.
▪ Does she believe in God? ▪ (May) God bless us all. ▪ (May) God rest her soul. [=I pray that God will give her soul peace now that she has died] ▪ I pray to God that no one was seriously injured in the accident. — see also man of god
b ◊God is used informally by itself and in phrases to make a statement or question more forceful or to express surprise, anger, etc. These uses are common but are considered offensive by some people.
▪ God, it's hot out today. ▪ Good God, that's a lot of food! ▪ God Almighty, is it that late already? ▪ My God, what were you thinking?! ▪ Oh my God! I can't believe it! ▪ By God, I refuse to give up! ▪ For God's sake, what do you want from me? ▪ Who in God's name [=on earth, in heaven's name] could that be? ▪ Where in God's name have you been? ▪ I swear to God, if you're not ready in five minutes, I'm leaving without you. ▪ I wish to God you would stop complaining.
▪ the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt ▪ a Hindu god ▪ a myth about the god of war ▪ an offering for the gods — often used informally to suggest that what happens to someone is controlled by gods or by luck ▪ The gods smiled/frowned on us. = The gods were/weren't on our side [=we had good/bad luck; things went well/badly for us] ▪ (humorous) The golf gods seem to like you today. [=you are playing golf very well today] ▪ Her sudden arrival was a gift from the gods. [=a very lucky and helpful thing]
▪ a professor who was regarded as a kind of god ▪ a guitar god like Jimi Hendrix
b : a person who is very important or powerful in a particular field — usually plural ▪ a talented writer who never found favor with the gods of the literary world
▪ He made a god of money. [=he worshipped money; he regarded money as more important than it really is]
▪ The people in the gods can be the hardest to please.
act of God — see 1act
for the love of God — see 1love
God bless you — see bless
God forbid — see forbid
God help someone — see 1help
God knows — see 1know
God's gift — see 1gift
God willing
— used to say what you hope and expect to do or happen if no problems occur ▪ We'll be able to move into our new house next week, God willing. ▪ God willing, I'll finish my degree this year.
in the lap of the gods — see 1lap
play God — see 1play
put the fear of God into — see 1fear
so help me God — see 1help
thank God — see thank
(there) but for the grace of God (go I) — see 1grace
— god·like /ˈga:dˌlaɪk/ adjective
/ˈga:dˌlaɪk/ adjective
