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单词 godsend
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godsend

noun

god·​send ˈgäd-ˌsend How to pronounce godsend (audio)
 also  ˈgȯd-
: a desirable or needed thing or event that comes unexpectedly
The widespread rain was a godsend for farmers.

Synonyms

  • benediction
  • benefit
  • blessing
  • boon
  • felicity
  • good
  • manna
  • windfall
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Example Sentences

that holiday bonus has proved to be a godsend for my bills
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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from god-sent

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

godsend

noun

god·​send ˈgäd-ˌsend How to pronounce godsend (audio)
: some badly needed thing that comes unexpectedly
The new job was a godsend.

godsend

noun

as in boon
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing that holiday bonus has proved to be a godsend for my bills

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • boon
  • benefit
  • blessing
  • relief
  • gift
  • windfall
  • bonus
  • good
  • benediction
  • advantage
  • assistance
  • felicity
  • help
  • support
  • manna
  • consolation
  • aid
  • mercy
  • grace
  • solace
  • comfort
  • delight
  • joy
  • kindness
  • pleasure
  • extra
  • favor
  • mitzvah
  • anodyne
  • lagniappe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • bane
  • plague
  • curse
  • evil
  • scourge
  • affliction
  • nuisance
  • disadvantage
  • irritant
  • bother
  • pest
  • hex
  • misery
  • trial
  • cross
  • jinx
  • hoodoo
  • tribulation
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