the gods

noun
UK: /ðə ɡɒdz/
US: /ðə ɡɑːdz/

  1. In many religions, 'the gods' refers to multiple supernatural beings or deities that are worshipped and believed to have power over the world and human lives.

    1. People prayed to the gods for good fortune and blessings in their lives. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ancient civilizations built temples to honor the gods and seek their favor for a prosperous harvest. [ ] [ ]

  2. A group of beings that are considered extremely powerful, skilled, or admired, sometimes in an ironic or metaphorical way.

    1. The athletes were like the gods on the field, displaying incredible strength. [ ] [ ]
    2. In the tech industry, some entrepreneurs are seen as the gods of innovation and disruption. [ ] [ ]

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The word "the gods" in English means: In many religions, 'the gods' refers to multiple supernatural beings or deities that are worshipped and believed to have power over the world and human lives., A group of beings that are considered extremely powerful, skilled, or admired, sometimes in an ironic or metaphorical way..

The phonetic transcription of "the gods" is /ðə ɡɒdz/ in British English and /ðə ɡɑːdz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "the gods": "People prayed to the gods for good fortune and blessings in their lives.". More examples on the page.