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BNC: 19086 COCA: 20128

godsend

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
godsend /ˈgɑːdˌsɛnd/ noun
plural godsends
godsend
/ˈgɑːdˌsɛnd/
noun
plural godsends
Learner's definition of GODSEND
[count]
: something that provides great and usually unexpected help when it is needed天赐之物;意外的幸运;及时雨usually singular通常用单数
: a very helpful person得力助手usually singular通常用单数
BNC: 19086 COCA: 20128

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.

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of godsend was in 1792
BNC: 19086 COCA: 20128

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