Phrase guide

higher power

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

God or a god; a deity; a supernatural force capable of affecting outcomes in the material world.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Your blessings are sent by a higher power.

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: korkeampi voima — God or a god
  • Norwegian Bokmål: høyere makt — God or a god
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: høgare makt — God or a god
  • Polish: siła wyższa — God or a god
  • Portuguese: poder maior — God or a god
  • Swedish: högre makt — God or a god