Gods
Part of speech: noun
Pronunciation: /ɡɑdz/
Definitions
- Supernatural beings worshipped as having power over nature or human fortunes
- Divine entities recognized in various religions as creators or rulers of the world
- 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