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Definition of
godsend noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
godsend
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈɡɑdsɛnd
/
/
[
singular
]
godsend
(for somebody/something)
godsend
(to somebody/something)
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something good that happens unexpectedly and helps someone or something when they need help
This new benefit is a godsend for low-income families.
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godsend
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