Phrase guide

by gosh

adv · intj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

Synonym of by God (“expressing vehement emphasis”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: by God

Antonyms: none provided

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intj

Meaning 2

Synonym of gosh (“expressing surprise”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: gosh

Antonyms: none provided

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