B2
god vs goddess
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| godnoun/ɡɑːd/ | Meaning a spirit that people believe has power over nature or human life and that they worship | Goes with god of | Example In the legend, the god of the sea sent a storm to punish the sailors. |
| goddessnoun/ˈɡɑː.dəs/ | Meaning a female god, or a woman who is greatly admired for her beauty | Goes with goddess of | Example In Greek myths, Athena is the goddess of wisdom and war. |
Which word fits?
1 of 5Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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