Godsend

Pronunciation: /ɡɑdˌsɛnd/

Definitions of godsend

noun a very helpful or valuable event, person, or thing

Example Sentences

A1 Finding a parking spot right in front of the store was a godsend.

A2 The extra hour of sleep on the weekend was a godsend after a long week of work.

B1 The unexpected bonus in my paycheck was a godsend as I was struggling to make ends meet.

B2 The new software program was a godsend for increasing productivity in the office.

C1 The arrival of the medical team was a godsend for the remote village in need of healthcare.

C2 The scholarship I received was a godsend, allowing me to pursue my dream of studying abroad.

Examples of godsend in a Sentence

formal The new funding from the government was a godsend for the struggling hospital.

informal Finding a parking spot right in front of the store was a total godsend.

slang Getting an extra day off work was a total godsend!

figurative Her ability to stay calm in stressful situations is a real godsend to our team.

Grammatical Forms of godsend

• past tense: godsent
• plural: godsends
• comparative: more godsend
• superlative: most godsend
• present tense: godsend
• future tense: will be godsend
• perfect tense: has been godsend
• continuous tense: is being godsend
• singular: godsend
• positive degree: godsend
• infinitive: to godsend
• gerund: godsending
• participle: godsent

Origin and Evolution of godsend

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'godsend' originated from the Old English phrase 'god sand', meaning a gift from God.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'godsend' has shifted from a literal gift from God to a more general term for something fortunate or serendipitous.