Gods

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ɡɑdz/

Definitions

  1. Supernatural beings worshipped as having power over nature or human fortunes
  2. Divine entities recognized in various religions as creators or rulers of the world
  3. Spiritual figures believed to possess great power and authority beyond human limits

Etymology: "Gods" is the plural of "god," which comes from Old English "god," related to German "Gott" and Old Norse "goð." The plural simply adds the "-s" that English uses for most nouns, so it carries the same meaning across all the beings it refers to.

Synonyms: deities, divinities

Antonyms: mortals, humans