godsend

[US]/'gɒdsend/
[UK]/'ɡɑd,sɛnd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a fortunate thing that is received unexpectedly; a gift from heaven

Phrases & Collocations

a godsend

Example Sentences

It was a godsend that he was there.

these information packs are a godsend to schools.

It was a godsend to have him there just when we needed someone.

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

The extra help from my colleague was a godsend during the busy season.

The new software program was a godsend for increasing productivity.

The rain finally came after weeks of drought, it was a godsend for the farmers.

The scholarship she received was a godsend for her financial situation.

The new medication was a godsend for managing her chronic pain.

The unexpected bonus was a godsend for covering the unexpected expenses.

The timely arrival of the ambulance was a godsend for the injured hiker.

The free tutoring program was a godsend for struggling students.

The generator was a godsend during the power outage.

Real-world Examples

For a nation craving sunny skies this was a godsend.

Source: BBC Listening August 2016 Collection

He told the AP this year " has been a godsend" .

Source: VOA Special July 2021 Collection

Oh, yeah. For his ADD.The pills have been a godsend.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 1

Freshwater oceans sure do sound like a godsend.

Source: If there is a if.

The mill's flour has been a godsend for this nearby artisan bakery, which set up a drive-in service to kick-start business.

Source: PBS Interview Social Series

It's actually a very efficient converter of plant protein into animal protein, and it's been a godsend to the third world.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) December 2015 Collection

For Jay Gonstead, the place has been a godsend.

Source: Airborne English Classroom: Advanced Edition - Peng Menghui English

Now, this is a godsend for people with chronic pain diseases.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) September 2023 Collection

No matter how preposterous or insane, a purpose is a Godsend to them.

Source: Seven-angled Tower (Part 2)

The incident would have been a godsend to the Press a few weeks later.

Source: Amateur Thief Rafiz

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