God

God1 [ gad ] noun

the spirit, BEING, or force that many people believe created and controls the universe, especially the god of the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim religions:

Do you believe in God?

by God OLD-FASHIONED

used for emphasizing what you are saying in a determined or angry way

God bless someone SPOKEN

1. ) used for praying that God will protect someone and treat them well

2. ) used for showing that you are grateful to someone for something

3. ) HUMOROUS used when you are talking in a friendly way about the silly or wrong things that someone does

God bless (you) SPOKEN

used for showing that you care about someone, especially when you are saying goodbye to them

God help someone SPOKEN

used for saying that you think someone is in a very bad situation and there is nothing anyone can do to improve it

God (only) knows SPOKEN

1. ) used for emphasizing that what you are saying is true:

God knows I've tried talking to her, but she just won't listen.

2. ) used for emphasizing that you do not know something:

God knows how much it's going to cost.

God rest his/her soul SPOKEN OLD-FASHIONED

used for showing respect when you mention a dead person's name

God willing SPOKEN OLD-FASHIONED

used for saying that you hope there will be no problems with your plans

how/what/why etc. in God's name SPOKEN FORMAL

used for emphasizing a question

I hope/swear/wish etc. to God SPOKEN

used for emphasizing what you are saying:

I hope to God I never see her again.

=> ACT OF GOD, PLAY1

God

God 2 [ gad ] interjection

used for expressing strong feelings such as anger, surprise, or worry. Some people consider this expression offensive:

God! Would you shut up for a minute?

My God, you scared me!

Oh my God, are you all right?