Meaning

1 senses
  1. (not comparable, 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.

Examples

12 sentences
  1. God willing, we'll be home soon.

  2. God willing, everything will be all right.

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  3. God willing, I will do it tomorrow.

    ruДай бог, сделаю завтра. — carlosalberto

    deWenn Gott will, werde ich es morgen tun. — carlosalberto

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  4. Tomorrow, God willing, we'll be with your parents.

    ruЗавтра, с божьей помощью, мы будем с твоими родителями. — Robertpaulson

    deSo Gott will, werden wir morgen bei deinen Eltern sein. — Jens_Odo

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  5. They are happy to be hungry. God willing, they won't leave.

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Origin

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

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

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Synonyms

3 synonyms
Lord willinggods willingmore at Thesaurus:God forbid § Antonyms

Antonyms

3 antonyms

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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