God willing

[gahd wil-ing] / ˈgɑd ˈwɪl ɪŋ /

ADVERB

possibly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conceivably likely perhaps probably

STRONG

maybe peradventure perchance

WEAK

at all by any chance by any means could be if possible in any way not impossibly within realm of possibility

Antonyms

STRONGEST

improbably unlikely

WEAK

impossibly

Example Sentences

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God willing

"God willing... we will go together to say goodbye to our dear leader."

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

“That’s something that I, God willing, hopefully will do.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

"We're on our way by car, heading to our location, God willing," he was heard saying in a translated message.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2025

"God willing, the weather will be on our side."

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2025

“Boil water, if you can. God willing, some ships may come soon.”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides