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View usage for: (gɒdsend) singular nounIf you describe something as a godsend, you are emphasizing that it helps you very much. [emphasis] Pharmacists are a godsend when you don't feel sick enough to call the doctor. Synonyms: blessing, help, benefit, asset More Synonyms of godsend godsend in British English (ˈɡɒdˌsɛnd) nouna person or thing that comes unexpectedly but is particularly welcome Word origin C19: changed from C17 God's send, alteration of goddes sand God's message, from Old English sand; see send1godsend in American English (ˈgɑdˌsɛnd) noun anything unexpected and needed or desired that comes at the opportune moment, as if sent by God Word origin contr. of God's send: ME sande, mission, message < OE sand < sendan, to send 1Examples of 'godsend' in a sentencegodsend Definition a person or thing that comes unexpectedly but is very welcome A microwave is a godsend for busy people. Additional synonymsDefinition a thing or person that is valuable or useful Her leadership qualities were a great asset to the party. Synonyms benefit, help, service, aid, advantage, strength, resource, attraction, blessing, boon, good point, strong point, ace in the hole, feather in your cap, ace up your sleeve Definition a payment made by an institution or government to a person who is ill, unemployed, etc. I'm a great believer in the benefits of this form of therapy. Synonyms good, use, help, profit, gain, advantage, favour, reward, utility, merit, boon, mileage (informal), availDefinition something extremely useful, helpful, or beneficial This battery booster is a boon for photographers. Synonyms benefit, advantage, blessing, godsend, gift- godless
- godlike
- godly
- godsend
- gogga
- goggle
- going
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