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Godforbid

Description:

Godforbid is an expression used to express a strong desire for something to not happen, or to emphasize the importance of preventing something undesirable. It is often used as an interjection to show disapproval or to convey a sense of fear.

Part of Speech:

Adverb, Interjection

Senses:

• Sense 1: An expression urging against the occurrence of something undesirable or feared.
• Sense 2: An interjection used to emphasize the importance of preventing something from happening.

Usages:

1. Usage 1: Adverb
   

   Godforbid, but what if a disaster strikes our town?

2. Usage 2: Interjection
   

   Godforbid that we ever have to experience such horror again!

Sample Sentences:

• Sentence 1: Godforbid anyone should find themselves in such a dangerous situation.
• Sentence 2: Please, Godforbid, let this nightmare come to an end.
• Sentence 3: He repeatedly shouted, "Godforbid! This cannot be happening!"

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