Cool MateAlmighty vs Divine
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Almighty
FormalTop 5,000 (fairly common)
Divine
FormalTop 3,000 (common)C1adjective
Most common: Divine
| Almighty | Divine | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ɔːlˈmaɪti//🇺🇸 //ɑːlˈmaɪti// | 🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈvaɪn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈvaɪn/"]/ |
| Meaning | All-powerful or supreme. | Related to God or a god; heavenly. |
| Example | Many people believe in an Almighty being watching over us. | **divine law/love/will** |
| Register | Formal | Formal |
| How common | Top 5,000 (fairly common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | C1 |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | Almighty power, the Almighty, Almighty God, Almighty force, Almighty creator | divine intervention, divine right, divine love |
| Antonyms | weak, powerless | earthly, mundane |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'almighty' as an everyday compliment., Using it in secular contexts where more neutral terms are better. | Confused with 'divine' meaning great or excellent in a non-religious sense., Incorrectly using 'divining' instead of 'divine' in contexts related to religion., Using 'divine' as a verb, which is incorrect. |
| Usage notes | Used in religious or literary contexts to describe a deity or supreme being. Not typically used in casual conversation. | Use 'divine' in religious or spiritual contexts. More formal than 'godly', less common in everyday conversation. |
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Frequently asked questions: Almighty vs Divine
What's the difference between Almighty and Divine?
Almighty: All-powerful or supreme. Divine: Related to God or a god; heavenly.
Which is more common: Almighty and Divine?
Divine is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Almighty: Many people believe in an Almighty being watching over us. Divine: **divine law/love/will**
Can I use Almighty and Divine interchangeably?
Not always. Almighty and Divine are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.