B2nounhistoryphilosophy
US/ɡɑːd/
UK/ɡɒd/
a spirit that people believe has power over nature or human life and that they worship
In context
The ancient Greeks believed that each god controlled a different part of nature.
In the legend, the god of the sea sent a storm to punish the sailors.
Some fans treat famous footballers almost like a god.
Words that go with god
noun + noun
- gods and goddessesThe temple has statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.
noun + preposition
- god ofThor is the god of thunder in Norse stories.
adjective + noun
- ancient godThe museum has statues of ancient gods from Egypt.
- Greek godHe looked like a Greek god in the old painting.
verb + noun
- worship a godThe villagers worship a god who protects the rice fields.