God — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈgäd/

Meaning & Definition of God

God (noun)

  1. the supreme or ultimate reality
  2. the being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshipped (as in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism) as creator and ruler of the universe
  3. the incorporeal divine Principle ruling over all as eternal Spirit, infinite Mind

God (verb)

  1. to treat as a god, idolize, deify

God (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world

    "in some belief systems, natural forces like the wind and the sea were gods"

    similar: deity, divinity
    related: angel, demigod, demon, devil, spirit, supernatural

  2. the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe

    "let us give thanks to God"

    similar: Allah, Almighty, Author, Creator, deity, Divinity, Eternal, Everlasting, Father, Godhead, Jehovah, King, Lord, Maker, Providence, Supreme Being, Yahweh

  3. a person who is the object of extreme or uncritical devotion

    "in the eyes of many film critics, Alfred Hitchcock is one of the undisputed gods of cinema"

    similar: hero, icon, idol
    related: beau ideal, classic, exemplar, ideal, model, nonpareil, paragon

Related Entry: God's acre (noun)

God's acre is a different word from God. The synonyms below are for God's acre, not for God.

  1. a piece of land used for burying the dead

    "was laid in rest in God's acre, with a comforting view of the river he loved so much"

    similar: boneyard, cemetery, graveyard, memorial park, necropolis, potter's field
    related: catacombs, churchyard, crypt, grave, mausoleum, sepulchre, sepulture, tomb, vault

Related Entry: God-fearing (adjective)

God-fearing is a different word from God. The synonyms below are for God-fearing, not for God.

  1. as in religious, devout

    similar: devout, godly, holy, prayerful, religious, sainted, saintly, worshipful, worshipping, pious, reverent, consecrated, hallowed, sacred, sacrosanct, sanctified
    opposite: blasphemous, impious, irreverent, profane, sacrilegious, agnostic, atheistic, godless, heretical, irreligious, miscreant, nonreligious, religionless, secular

Related Entry: God-awful (adjective)

God-awful is a different word from God. The synonyms below are for god-awful, not for God.

  1. as in horrid, awful

    similar: abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting, dreadful, foul, ghastly, gnarly (slang), gross, hateful, hellish, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, invidious, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, revulsive, scandalous, seamy, shocking, sick, sickening, ugly, unholy, vile, villainous, bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, icky, nasty, rotten, sour, uncongenial, unlovely, unpalatable, unpleasant, unpleasing, unsavory, unwelcome, wicked, yucky, aggravating, annoying, galling, irritating, vexing, crappy (slang), cruddy, crummy, lousy, miserable, sucky (slang), wretched
    opposite: agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome, delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, amiable, charming, cheery, friendly, jolly, kindly, sweet

Related Entry: God's acres (noun)

God's acres is a different word from God. The synonyms below are for God's acres, not for God.

  1. a piece of land used for burying the dead

    "was laid in rest in God's acre, with a comforting view of the river he loved so much"

    similar: boneyards, cemeteries, graveyards, memorial parks, necropolises, potter's fields
    related: catacombs, churchyards, crypts, graves, mausoleums, sepulchres, sepultures, tombs, vaults

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for God

The most common words with a similar meaning to God:

deity, divinity, Allah, Almighty, Author, Creator, Divinity, Eternal, Everlasting, Father, Godhead, Jehovah, King, Lord, Maker, Providence, Supreme Being, Yahweh, hero, icon, idol

Related Words for God

angel, demigod, demon, devil, spirit, supernatural, beau ideal, classic, exemplar, ideal, model, nonpareil, paragon

Word Forms of God

Inflections: gods, godded, godding

Origin & Etymology of God

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German got god

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for God

Words & Phrases Containing God

god-awful, God-fearing, God-given, God's acre, God knows, God's gift, God willing, act of God

Frequently Asked Questions about God

What does "God" mean?

"God" means the supreme or ultimate reality. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the supreme or ultimate reality. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "God"?

Other words for "God" include deity, divinity, Allah, Almighty, Author, Creator, Divinity and Eternal. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "God" you intend.

What are different ways to say "God"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "God". Common alternatives include deity, divinity, Allah, Almighty, Author, Creator, Divinity, Eternal, Everlasting and Father.

How do you use "God" in a sentence?

Examples of "God" in a sentence: "in some belief systems, natural forces like the wind and the sea were gods"; "let us give thanks to God"; "in the eyes of many film critics, Alfred Hitchcock is one of the undisputed gods of cinema".

Is "God" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"God" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "God" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "God" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "God"?

"God" is pronounced /ˈgäd/.

What is the origin of the word "God"?

"God" comes from Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German got god. First known use: before 12th century.