📖 G — The English dictionary · page 17

godparent — Everyday, meaning 1: (church) A godparent is a person chosen by a child's family to promise at the child's baptism to help them grow up in the Christian faith, and to be a special adult friend through life.↗ A woman is a godmother; a man is a godfather.↗ Example: My godmother always sends me a book for my birthday.↗ · Uncle Joe was chosen to be my baby cousin's godparent.↗ · The godparents held the baby at the font.↗ · Cinderella's fairy godmother turned a pumpkin into a coach.↗ · My godfather took me to my first football match.↗ · Godparents promise to help the child learn about faith.↗

godson — Everyday, meaning 1: A godson is a boy whose godparent has promised to look after him in the Christian faith.↗ Example: The queen watched carefully over her godson.↗ · The fairies gave gifts to her little godson.↗

goeth — Early Modern English, meaning 1: «goeth» means «goes», a form of «go»: To go is to move from one place to another: go to school.↗ Example: and she departeth out of his house, and goeth and becometh another man's wife,↗ (Torah DEU.24.2, JPS 1917) · PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL 132↗ (Indian Fairy Tales) · And it was told Tamar, saying: 'Behold, thy father-in-law goeth up to Timnah to shear his sheep.'↗ (Torah GEN.38.13, JPS 1917)

goggle — Everyday, meaning 1: (verb) To goggle is to stare with wide, bulging eyes, often in surprise.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (noun) Goggles are glasses that protect the eyes, such as for swimming or skiing.↗ Example: The frog had goggle eyes.↗ · The children goggled at the giant cake.↗ · Wear goggles when you swim.↗

goggles — Everyday, meaning 1: Goggles are special glasses that fit tightly round your eyes to protect them from water, wind, snow, dust, chemicals or flying bits.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Goggles can also be a jokey word for glasses.↗ Example: Put on your swimming goggles before you dive in.↗ · Wear safety goggles in the science lab.↗ · My goggles steamed up in the pool.↗ · Ski goggles protect your eyes from the snow glare.↗ · The welder wore dark goggles.↗ · I lost my goggles at the swimming pool.↗ · Always wear goggles when sawing wood.↗ · She pushed her goggles up onto her head.↗

going — Everyday, meaning 1: (verb form) Moving or travelling somewhere; leaving.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (going to + verb) Used to talk about the future or a plan, as in «I'm going to read».↗ Everyday, meaning 3: (noun) How easy or hard it is to move or make progress, as in «the going was hard».↗ Everyday, meaning 4: (adjective) Working, available or usual now, as in «the going rate», «the best one going».↗ Everyday, meaning 5: (in phrases) «Going, going, gone!» at an auction; «get going» = start; «keep going» = don't stop; «comings and goings» = people arriving and leaving.↗ Example: I'm going to the park.↗ · We are going to have a test on Friday.↗ · Keep going — you're nearly at the top!↗ · The going was hard through the deep snow.↗ · «Going, going, gone!» said the auctioneer.↗ · The numbers are going up in fives: 5, 10, 15, 20.↗ · Toad was always going somewhere in a hurry.↗ · Let's get going before it rains.↗ · There were comings and goings at the house all night.↗ · "Where are you going?" said Rose-Red.↗ · And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the South.↗ (Torah GEN.12.9, JPS 1917)↗ · So for the six branches going out of the candlestick.↗ (Torah EXO.37.19, JPS 1917)↗ · And of Zebulun he said: Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out, and, Issachar, in thy tents.↗ (Torah DEU.33.18, JPS 1917)↗ · Who appointedst the moon for seasons; the sun knoweth his going down.↗ (Writings PSA.104.19, JPS 1917)↗ · The thoughtless believeth every word; but the prudent man looketh well to his going.↗ (Writings PRO.14.15, JPS 1917)↗ · Her house is the way to the nether-world, going down to the chambers of death.↗ (Writings PRO.7.27, JPS 1917)↗

golconda — Everyday, meaning 1: (a name) Golconda is an old fort and city ruin near Hyderabad in India, once famous for its diamond mines and diamond trade.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (old, literary) A golconda is a source of great wealth, like a very rich mine.↗ Example: Golconda Fort stands on a hill near Hyderabad in India.↗ · The diamonds of Golconda were famous all over the world.↗ · The Koh-i-Noor diamond is believed to come from the Golconda mines.↗ · (old) To the explorers, the gold field was a real golconda.↗ · Magritte's painting Golconda shows men in bowler hats floating in the sky.↗

gold — Everyday, meaning 1: Gold is a soft, shiny yellow metal that is rare and costs a lot of money.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Gold is also a bright yellow colour.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: A gold, or gold medal, is the prize for first place.↗ Everyday, meaning 4: Golden means made of gold or the colour of gold; it can also mean very good, as in a golden chance.↗ Example: The pirate has 50 gold coins.↗ · She won 3 gold medals.↗ · The teacher gives a gold star for each right answer.↗ · A gold ring costs 200 dollars.↗ · People dug for gold in California and Australia long ago.↗ · The leaves turn gold in autumn.↗ · The baby was as good as gold.↗ · Gold does not rust, so old gold coins still shine.↗ · "The gold piece is your prize."↗ · And thou shalt make settings of gold; (Torah EXO.28.13, JPS 1917)↗ · And he made staves of acacia-wood, and overlaid them with gold.↗ (Torah EXO.37.4, JPS 1917)↗ · And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.↗ (Torah GEN.13.2, JPS 1917)↗ · How is the gold become dim!↗ (Writings LAM.4.1, JPS 1917)↗ · And he overlaid the cherubim with gold.↗ (Prophets 1KI.6.28, JPS 1917)↗ · How is the most fine gold changed!↗ (Writings LAM.4.1, JPS 1917)↗

golden — Everyday, meaning 1: Golden means made of gold.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Golden means having the bright yellow colour of gold.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: Golden means very special, happy or excellent, as in «a golden chance».↗ Example: The princess wore a golden crown.↗ · Bake the pie until the top is golden brown.↗ · The golden sand on the beach was warm under our feet.↗ · Our teacher's golden rule is: treat others as you want to be treated.↗ · A golden retriever is a friendly dog with golden fur.↗ · In autumn the trees turn red and golden.↗ · Missing that goal was a golden chance lost.↗ · In the fairy tale, the goose laid a golden egg every day.↗ · "Give me back my golden stirrup."↗ · one golden pan of ten shekels, full of incense; (Torah NUM.7.14, JPS 1917)↗ · And he put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil; (Torah EXO.40.26, JPS 1917)↗ · And all the people broke off the golden rings which were in their ears, and brought them unto Aaron.↗ (Torah EXO.32.3, JPS 1917)↗ · Then the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre.↗ (Writings EST.8.4, JPS 1917)↗ · Out of the north cometh golden splendour, about God is terrible majesty.↗ (Writings JOB.37.22, JPS 1917)↗ · And Solomon made all the vessels that were in the house of God, the golden altar also, and the tables whereon was the showbread; (Writings 2CH.4.19, JPS 1917)↗

goldfish — Everyday, meaning 1: A small orange or gold-coloured fish, often kept as a pet in a tank or pond.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: "A goldfish bowl" can mean a place where everyone can see what you are doing.↗ Example: We won a goldfish at the fair.↗ · Feed the goldfish only a pinch of food.↗ · Our goldfish swim in a big tank with a filter.↗ · Goldfish breathe through their gills.↗ · The pond in the park is full of goldfish.↗ · My goldfish, Bubbles, is five years old.↗ · Change some of the tank water every week.↗ · Three goldfish and two snails live in the tank.↗ · The raven sat down on the edge of the marble basin and tried to peck the goldfish.↗

goldilocks — Everyday, meaning 1: (a name) Goldilocks is the girl in the fairy tale «Goldilocks and the Three Bears», who tries the bears' porridge, chairs and beds and likes the ones that are «just right».↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (informal) Goldilocks describes something that is not too much and not too little but just right.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: (science) The Goldilocks zone is the area around a star where a planet is neither too hot nor too cold for liquid water.↗ Everyday, meaning 4: Goldilocks is also the name of other princesses in fairy tales.↗ Example: Goldilocks ate the baby bear's porridge.↗ · The porridge was too hot, then too cold, then just right.↗ · Earth is in the Goldilocks zone of the Sun.↗ · We need a Goldilocks amount of water for the seeds.↗ · The three bears found Goldilocks asleep.↗ · But Goldilocks was so fond of Charming that she could not be happy unless he was near her, and she was always singing his praises.↗

goldsmith — Everyday, meaning 1: A person who makes jewellery, cups, plates or other objects out of gold.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: In history, goldsmiths also kept people's gold safe and lent money, which helped start the first banks.↗ Example: The goldsmith made a ring for the king.↗ · A goldsmith melts gold and hammers it into shape.↗ · In medieval London goldsmiths had shops on Cheapside.↗ · The museum showed cups made by a famous goldsmith.↗ · Goldsmiths in the 1600s kept merchants' gold in strong rooms.↗ · My cousin is training to be a goldsmith.↗ · The goldsmith fled for his life.↗ · Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths.↗ (Writings NEH.3.8, JPS 1917)↗ · And between the upper chamber of the corner and the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.↗ (Writings NEH.3.32, JPS 1917)↗ · The image perchance, which the craftsman hath melted, and the goldsmith spread over with gold, the silversmith casting silver chains?↗ (Prophets ISA.40.19, JPS 1917)↗

golf — Everyday, meaning 1: Golf is a game in which players hit a small hard ball with clubs into a series of holes, using as few hits as possible.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Mini golf (crazy golf) is a small, fun version with obstacles.↗ Example: Grandpa plays golf every Saturday.↗ · We played crazy golf at the seaside.↗ · She got a hole in one!↗ · A golf course usually has eighteen holes.↗ · He hit the golf ball into the pond.↗ · In golf, the lowest score wins.↗ · Shout «Fore!» if your ball might hit someone.↗ · The golf club is in the bag.↗

golfer — Everyday, meaning 1: A golfer is a person who plays golf, a game in which you hit a small ball into holes with a club, using as few hits as possible.↗ Example: The golfer hit the ball onto the green.↗ · My grandad is a keen golfer.↗ · The best golfer had the lowest score.↗ · Golfers shout «Fore!» to warn people of a flying ball.↗ · The young golfer won her first trophy.↗ · A golfer carries clubs in a big bag.↗

goliath — Everyday, meaning 1: (Bible) Goliath was a giant Philistine warrior whom the young shepherd David killed with a stone from his sling.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A goliath is a very big, strong person, company or thing, often one that is beaten by a smaller one.↗ Example: Goliath was over nine feet tall and wore heavy armour.↗ · David slung a stone, and Goliath fell to the ground.↗ · Our village team against the champions was a real David and Goliath game.↗ · The Goliath beetle is one of the heaviest insects.↗ · The little shop stood up to the supermarket goliath.↗ · Everyone was afraid of Goliath except David.↗ · Certainly a Goliath like you could creep in with ease, and throw out the coins to us."↗ · And he inquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.'↗ (Prophets 1SA.22.10, JPS 1917)↗ · And there went out a champion from the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.↗ (Prophets 1SA.17.4, JPS 1917)↗ · And there was again war with the Philistines at Gob; and Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim the Beth-lehemite slew Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver's beam.↗ (Prophets 2SA.21.19, JPS 1917)↗

golly — Everyday, meaning 1: (mild, old-fashioned) an exclamation of surprise, delight or shock, used instead of swearing or saying God.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (childish or humorous) used for fun to sound innocent.↗ Example: Golly, that's a big cake!↗ · Golly, I didn't know you could juggle.↗ · "Good golly!" said the old professor.↗ · Golly gosh, look at the time!↗ · The children in the old adventure book keep saying "golly".↗ · Golly, it's cold this morning.↗ · "Golly, thanks!" said the little boy.↗ · People say "golly" when they're surprised but don't want to swear.↗

golosh — Everyday, meaning 1: (old) A rubber shoe worn over an ordinary shoe to keep it dry in rain or snow; an overshoe.↗ Example: Grandpa pulled on his goloshes before going out in the snow.↗ · Put your goloshes on or your shoes will get muddy.↗ · The old lady left her wet goloshes by the door.↗ · Galoshes keep your shoes clean and dry.↗ · In the 1900s, many people wore goloshes in winter.↗ · He slipped his goloshes off in the hall.↗ · There lay the goloshes, which the watchman had forgotten.↗

gondola — Everyday, meaning 1: A long, narrow, flat-bottomed boat with a high point at each end, rowed by one person standing at the back with one oar, used on the canals of Venice in Italy.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A cabin hanging from a cable that carries people up a mountain (a cable car).↗ Everyday, meaning 3: A basket or cabin hanging under a hot-air balloon or airship.↗ Everyday, meaning 4: (shops) A free-standing set of shelves in a supermarket.↗ Example: We rode in a gondola along the canals of Venice.↗ · The gondolier sang as he rowed.↗ · We took the gondola up to the top of the mountain.↗ · The Sea Rat talked of gondolas and lamps in Venice.↗ · The hot-air balloon's gondola was made of wicker.↗ · The gondola swayed gently in the wind.↗ · A wide stream flowed through the garden, and on it floated richly ornamented barges and gondolas filled with people dressed in the most elegant manner and covered with jewels.↗