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god willing

god willing is the alternative form of God willing.

Adverb capitalized: God willing

God willing (not comparable)

  1. (often) Barring unforeseen circumstances, it is hoped that (while generally also indicating acceptance of God's will).
    • God willing, we'll meet again same time next year.
    • See y'all again same time next year, God willing.

Interjection capitalized: God willing

  1. If God wills it; may God will it; may God grant it; let us hope so; I hope so.
    • Person A: Are you going to splurge on luxury hotel stays during your vacation? Person B: God willing!

Synonyms of god willing

Antonyms

Forms of god willing

alternative formGod-willing
alternative formGodwilling
alternative formgodwilling
alternative uncommongod willing

Origin of god willing

Absolute construction; comparable to the phrase (if) God be willing.

Words formed from god willing

Questions about god willing

What does god willing mean?
God willing means barring unforeseen circumstances, it is hoped that (while generally also indicating acceptance of God's will).
What is god willing the alternative form of?
God willing is the alternative form of God willing.
What part of speech is god willing?
God willing can be an adverb or an interjection.

Words near god willing in the dictionary

  1. God the Holy Spirit
  2. God the Son
  3. god tier
  4. god tree
  5. god trees
  6. god willing
  7. God willing and the creek don't rise
  8. God wink
  9. God winks
  10. God works in mysterious ways
  11. God's acre

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