godsend
/ˈɡɒdsend/noun
उच्चारण गॉड्सेन्ड
वरदान, ईश्वर की देन, अप्रत्याशित सहायता
Core word
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[C, usually sing.] ~ (for/to sb/sth)
something good that happens unexpectedly and helps somebody at a time when it is needed
वरदान, ईश्वर की देन, अप्रत्याशित सहायता
- The free coaching classes were a godsend to poor students.
- The rain came as a godsend for farmers after the long drought.
- The scholarship was a godsend for the family.
+ 2 more examples
- The new bus service is a godsend to people in remote villages.
- His help with the project was a godsend.
Synonyms blessing boon windfall lifesaver bonanza
Opposite curse bane misfortune
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
be a godsend (to / for somebody)
A godsend is something good that comes unexpectedly at the right moment; use 'to' or 'for' with the person helped.
Godsend वह अच्छी चीज़ है जो सही समय पर अचानक मिले; मदद पाने वाले के लिए 'to' या 'for' आता है।
- The scholarship was a godsend to Radhika's family.
- The rain was a godsend for the dry fields.
godsend (countable noun)
It is countable, usually with a: 'a godsend'.
यह countable noun है, प्रायः 'a godsend' के रूप में।
- The free library was a godsend.
come as a godsend
The phrase 'come as a godsend' stresses the lucky timing.
'Come as a godsend' वाक्यांश सौभाग्यपूर्ण समय पर बल देता है।
- The bus strike ended, which came as a godsend to commuters.
godsend + clause (that-clause or relative)
Add a relative clause to explain what made it so useful.
इसे उपयोगी बनाने वाली बात बताने के लिए relative clause जोड़ें।
- His offer was a godsend that saved the project.
+Collocations 4
adjective + godsend
realperfectabsolutewelcometimely
- The timely loan was a real godsend.
verb + godsend
beprovecome asseem likeregard as
- The online lectures proved a godsend during the lockdown.
godsend + for / to
to the poorfor studentsto the farmersfor busy parents
- The new road was a godsend for the village.
godsend + when
when I was stuckwhen funds ran outwhen it rainedwhen the power failed
- A power bank was a godsend when the power failed.
“More examples 5
- The free online video lectures were a godsend to students in remote villages.
मुफ़्त वीडियो दूरस्थ गाँवों के विद्यार्थियों के लिए वरदान थे।
- Radhika found the old dictionary a godsend while preparing for SSC.
SSC की तैयारी के दौरान राधिका को वह पुरानी शब्दकोश वरदान जैसी लगी।
- The cool breeze was a godsend after the long, hot walk.
लंबी, गर्म पैदल यात्रा के बाद ठंडी हवा वरदान जैसी थी।
- His timely advice proved a godsend to the confused beginner.
उसकी समय पर दी गई सलाह उलझे हुए नौसिखिए के लिए वरदान साबित हुई।
- The extra holiday came as a godsend because the project was unfinished.
अतिरिक्त छुट्टी वरदान जैसी आई क्योंकि project अधूरा था।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The scholarship was godsend for her.
✓ The scholarship was a godsend for her.
Godsend is a countable noun and needs 'a'.
Godsend countable noun है और उसे 'a' चाहिए।
✗ The rain was a godsend to save the crops.
✓ The rain was a godsend for the crops.
After godsend, name who benefits with 'for' or 'to', not an infinitive of purpose.
Godsend के बाद लाभ पाने वाले का नाम 'for' या 'to' से बताएँ, उद्देश्य वाला infinitive नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words describe good fortune in slightly different ways.
ये शब्द सौभाग्य को थोड़े अलग ढंग से बताते हैं।
Something good that arrives unexpectedly when needed.
कोई अच्छी चीज़ जो ज़रूरत के समय अचानक आ जाए।
- The loan was a godsend.
An unexpected gain, usually of money.
अप्रत्याशित लाभ, प्रायः धन का।
- She got a windfall from a lottery.
A good thing that gives happiness, not always unexpected.
सुख देने वाली अच्छी बात, जो हमेशा अप्रत्याशित नहीं होती।
- Good health is a blessing.
§Grammar and usage
A godsend to somebody or a godsend for somebody, often in the pattern come as a godsend.
A godsend to somebody या a godsend for somebody सही है, और यह अक्सर come as a godsend के pattern में आता है।