Meaning of god in English
god
noun [ C ]
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/ɡɒd/
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/ɡɑːd/
godnoun(SPIRIT)
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a spirit or being believed to control some part of the universe or life and often worshipped for doing so, or something that represents this spirit or being:

the ancient Greek gods and goddesses

godnoun(ADMIRED PERSON)

someone who is very important to you, who you admire very much, and who strongly influences you:

His most devoted fans think of him as a sort of god.

God
noun [ S not after the ]
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/ɡɒd/
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(in some religions) the being who made the universe and is believed to have an effect on all things:

Do you believe in God?

god
noun [ C ]
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/ɡɑd/

(female goddess, us/ˈɡɑd·əs/)

a spirit or being believed to control some part of the universe or life and often worshiped for doing so, or a representation of this being:

the god of war

A god can also be someone who is admired a lot or too much:

Dr. Tay is a god to me.

God
noun [ U ]
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(esp. in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim belief) the being that created and rules the universe, the earth, and its people:

Do you believe in God?