Almighty is used in two main ways. As an adjective, it means having unlimitednot limited or restricted in amount, size, or ability power. As a noun, it can refer to God in Judeo-Christianrelating to the Jewish and Christian religious traditions usagethe way a word is normally used in speech or writing.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌɔlˈmaɪti/
Easy pronunciation: awl-MY-tee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the second syllable: MY.
Adjective sense meaning having unlimited power; not the noun referring to God.
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Almighty Meaning
able to do anything; all-powerful
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: having unlimited power
Example: They believed the ruler was almighty and answered to no one.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- all-powerful — A direct substitute for the adjective sense.
- omnipotent — Matches the same meaning, though it is more formal or religious in tone.
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Other Meanings of Almighty
Meaning 2
used as a name or title for God
Part of speech: noun
Definition: terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Example: The hymn praised the Almighty for protection and mercy.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- god almighty — A direct religious title for God.
- lord — Can refer to God in religious usage, though it is broader and context-dependent.
- creator — Used for God in religious contexts, but not always interchangeable with Almighty.
- maker — A traditional religious term for God, though less direct than Almighty.
- jehovah — A specific name for God in some traditions, not a general synonym in every context.
- godhead — A theological term related to divinity, but less common and not always a direct substitute.
- divine — Related to God or sacred things, but usually an adjective rather than a direct noun substitute.
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Almighty Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- all-powerful
- omnipotent
used as a name or title for God
- god almighty
- lord
- creator
- maker
- jehovah
- godhead
- divine
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Common Mistakes
- Don't confuse almighty the adjective with the noun meaning used for God.
- Not every religious word that is related to God works as a direct synonym in every sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does almighty mean?
As an adjective, almighty means having unlimited power. As a noun, it can refer to God in Judeo-Christian usage.
What are the best synonyms for almighty?
For the adjective sense, the best synonyms are all-powerful and omnipotent. For the noun sense, words like God Almighty, Lord, Creator, and Maker can fit depending on context.
Is almighty always a synonym for God?
No. It can also be an adjective meaning all-powerful, so the meaning depends on how it is used in a sentence.
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