Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

god willing

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.66 in modern English

Syllables: god will-ing
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Barring unforeseen circumstances, it is hoped that (while generally also indicating acceptance of God's will).

intj

If God wills it; may God will it; may God grant it; let us hope so; I hope so.

intj

Alternative form of God willing.

Example Sentences

"God willing, we'll meet again same time next year."
"See y'all again same time next year, God willing."
"And what so poor a man as Hamlet is May do, to express his love and friending to you, God willing, shall not lack."
"My wife and I have two kids a little bit younger than you all. One is in college and one is supposed to start this fall (God willing)."
"Person A: Are you going to splurge on luxury hotel stays during your vacation? Person B: God willing!"
"[…] and if, god willing, he were gay, then he'd never ever leave me for another woman."

Etymology

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

Inflected Forms

God-willing (alternative) Godwilling (alternative)

Phrases

God willing and the creek don't rise gods willing

Frequently Paired Words

Godspeed gods willing

Synonyms

Lord willing gods willing more at Thesaurus:God forbid § Antonyms

Antonyms

God forbid heaven forbid heaven forfend

Questions

What does god willing mean?: Barring unforeseen circumstances, it is hoped that (while generally also indicating acceptance of God's will).
Where does god willing come from?: Absolute construction; comparable to the phrase (if) God be willing.

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