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a blessing
/ə ˈblɛsɪŋ/
something good or beneficial
Finding a job after months of searching was a blessing.
The job offer was a fortunate and beneficial event.
general
something that brings good fortune, happiness, or benefit
Her recovery from illness was a blessing for her family.
The family felt fortunate and relieved by her recovery.
The rain was a blessing for the drought-stricken crops.
The rain provided much-needed relief to the crops.
Often used to express gratitude or relief for a positive event or situation.
Collocations
a blessing in disguisesomething that seems bad at first but turns out to be goodcount your blessingsto appreciate what you have
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Religious Context
In religious contexts, 'a blessing' often refers to divine favor or grace.
Gold Rule
Gratitude
Use 'a blessing' to express gratitude for positive events or situations.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'blessynge', from Old English 'blēdsung', meaning 'act of blessing'
Usage Notes
Often used in religious or spiritual contexts to describe divine favor or grace.
Word Breakdown
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indefinite article
articleblessing
something good or beneficial
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