god

UK
/ɡɒd/
US
/ɡɑd/

Translations

godnoun
gods
pl
UK
/ɡɒd/
US
/ɡɑd/
In ancient mythology, Zeus was considered the god of the sky.
В древней мифологии Зевс считался богом неба.
The temple was dedicated to a local god worshipped by the villagers.
Храм был посвящен местному божеству, которому поклонялись деревенские жители.
Additional translations
Synonyms
godverb
godded
Past Simple
godded
Past Participle
godding
Gerund
Rare, chiefly literary or historical: to treat as a god; to deify.
godadjective
UK
/ɡɒd/
US
/ɡɑd/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a deity (e.g., "god powers", "god mode").

Definitions

godnoun
A supreme being or deity worshipped as having power over nature and human fortunes.
In many cultures, people pray to a god for guidance and protection.
An image, idol, or symbolic representation of a deity.
The ancient temple housed a god carved from stone.
A person or thing of supreme value or a powerful ruler.
For many fans, the legendary musician was a god of rock and roll.
A male deity in polytheistic religions.
Zeus is a well-known god in Greek mythology.
godverb
To treat or worship as a god; to deify.
Ancient societies sometimes godded their kings, building vast temples in their honor.
godadjective
Used attributively to denote relation to or characteristic of a god or gods.
The game lets players wield god powers to reshape the landscape.