intj
Godspeed
god-SPEED
Godspeed (intj) means Said to wish someone well as they set off on a journey or a difficult undertaking. Example: “Godspeed," she said, hugging him tightly before he boarded the ship.”
intj
1
Said to wish someone well as they set off on a journey or a difficult undertaking.
""Godspeed," she said, hugging him tightly before he boarded the ship."
"Godspeed to the whole team heading out on the expedition tomorrow."
noun
1
A wish for someone's safe travel or success.
"He offered a quiet godspeed as the convoy pulled away."
How to use Godspeed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned but still-used way of saying "good luck" or "safe travels" at a parting.
When to use it
Formal and a bit old-fashioned — more likely in a speech or a farewell letter than everyday chat.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Godspeeds
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Etymology
Squeezed together from the old phrase "God speed you," where "speed" meant "help you succeed," not "move fast."
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What does “Godspeed” mean?
The word “Godspeed” means said to wish someone well as they set off on a journey or a difficult undertaking. In plain terms, an old-fashioned but still-used way of saying "good luck" or "safe travels" at a parting.
How do you pronounce “Godspeed”?
“Godspeed” is pronounced god-SPEED (/ˌɡɑdˈspid/ in IPA).
How do you use “Godspeed” in a sentence?
Here is “Godspeed” used in a sentence: “"Godspeed," she said, hugging him tightly before he boarded the ship.”
What part of speech is “Godspeed”?
Depending on how it is used, “Godspeed” can be an intj and a noun.
How many meanings does “Godspeed” have?
“Godspeed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: said to wish someone well as they set off on a journey or a difficult undertaking.
