First Known Use: before 12th century
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1god
noun \ˈgäd also ˈgȯd\
God : the perfect and all-powerful spirit or being that is worshipped especially by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the one who created and rules the universe
: a spirit or being that has great power, strength, knowledge, etc., and that can affect nature and the lives of people : one of various spirits or beings worshipped in some religions
: a person and especially a man who is greatly loved or admired
Full Definition of GOD
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capitalized : the supreme or ultimate reality: as a : the Being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe b Christian Science : the incorporeal divine Principle ruling over all as eternal Spirit : infinite Mind
2
: a being or object believed to have more than natural attributes and powers and to require human worship; specifically : one controlling a particular aspect or part of reality
3
: a person or thing of supreme value
4
: a powerful ruler
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Origin of GOD
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German got god
2god
verb
god·dedgod·ding
Definition of GOD
transitive verb
First Known Use of GOD
1595
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god
noun \ˈgäd\
Definition of GOD for Kids
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cap : the Being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
2
: a being believed to have more than human powers <Ancient peoples worshipped many gods.>
3
: an object worshipped as divine
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