■ noun
1》 (in Christianity and other monotheistic religions) the creator and ruler of the universe; the supreme being.
2》 ( god ) a superhuman being or spirit worshipped as having power over nature or human fortunes; a deity.
↘an image of a god; an idol.
3》 ( god ) a greatly admired or influential person.
4》 ( the gods ) informal the gallery in a theatre.
■ exclamation used for emphasis or to express surprise, anger, distress, etc.
Phrases
~'s acre archaic a churchyard.
~ the Father (in Christian doctrine) the first person of the Trinity, ~ as creator and supreme authority.
~ the Son (in Christian doctrine) Christ regarded as the second person of the Trinity; ~ as incarnate and resurrected saviour.
play ~ behave as if all-powerful.
with ~ dead and in heaven.
Derivatives
godhood noun
godlike adjective
godship noun
godward adjective & adverb
godwards adverb
Origin
OE, of Gmc origin.