god

/ɡɒd/

a supreme being or deity

Many religions worship a god as their creator.

This refers to the belief in a divine being who is considered the source of all existence.

religious

a supernatural being considered to be the creator and ruler of the universe

In Christianity, God is believed to be omnipotent and omniscient.

This means God is considered all-powerful and all-knowing in Christian theology.

The concept of god varies across different religions and cultures.

figurative

a person or thing that is greatly admired or worshipped

He was a god to his fans, admired for his talent and charisma.

This uses 'god' metaphorically to describe someone who is idolized.

This usage is often informal and metaphorical.

Collocations

worship godto honor or pray to a deityfear godto hold a deity in reverence or awepraise godto express gratitude or admiration for a deity

an event beyond human control, such as a natural disaster

an unrealistic belief in one's own infallibility

Capitalize 'God' when referring to a specific deity in monotheistic religions.

In religious contexts, 'god' typically refers to a supreme being or deity.

Old English 'god,' from Proto-Germanic 'gudą,' meaning 'god, deity,' from Proto-Indo-European 'ǵʰutóm,' meaning 'that which is invoked.'

The word 'god' is often capitalized when referring to a specific deity, such as 'God' in Christianity.

god

a supreme being or deity

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