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god

/ɡɔd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/

Meanings
noun
A being such as a monotheistic God: a single divine creator and ruler of the universe.

Examples :

"Many religions believe in one god who created the universe. "
religion theology mythology philosophy supernatural being

Related Words

Illustration professional

professional noun

/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/

A person who belongs to a profession

"My uncle is a professional engineer. "

Illustration respectively

respectively adverb

/ɹɪˈspɛktɪvli/

In a relative manner; often used when comparing lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.

"My sister and I both got good grades on the test; she got an A, and I got a B, respectively. "

Illustration exceedingly

exceedingly adverb

/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/

To a great or unusual degree, extent, etc.; extremely

"The child's enthusiasm for the new school project was exceedingly high. "

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration benevolent

benevolent adjective

/bəˈnɛvələnt/

Having a disposition to do good.

"Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent."

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antithesis noun

/æn.ˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/

A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.

"His cheerful optimism was the antithesis of his brother's constant negativity. "

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Illustration personhood

personhood noun

/ˈpɜːsənhʊd/ /ˈpɜːrsənhʊd/

The state or period of being a person.

"The debate over when a fetus achieves personhood is a complex and controversial topic. "

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supernatural noun

/ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/

A supernatural being

"My grandmother believed in the supernatural; she claimed she saw a ghost in her kitchen. "

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attributed verb

/əˈtrɪbjutɪd/ /ˈætrɪˌbjutɪd/

To ascribe (something) to a given cause, reason etc.

"The scientists attributed the sudden increase in rainfall to climate change. "

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monotheistic adjective

/ˌmɒnə(ʊ)θiːˈɪstɪk/ /ˌmɑnəθiˈɪstɪk/

Believing in a single god, deity, spirit, etc., especially for an organized religion, faith, or creed.

"Many people find comfort in their monotheistic religion, which centers on belief in one God. "