god
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/ɡɑd/
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/ɡɒd/
supreme being
Etymology
Etymology Information
'god' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'god', where it referred to a deity or divine being.
Historical Evolution
'god' changed from the Old English word 'god' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a deity or divine being', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a supreme being or deity worshipped as having power over nature or human fortunes.
Many ancient cultures worshipped multiple gods.
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Noun 2
an image, idol, or symbolic representation of a deity.
The statue was considered a god by the villagers.
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