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UK/["/ˈmɪrəkl/"]/US/["/ˈmɪrəkl/"]/

Meaning of Miracle

an act or event that does not follow the laws of nature and is believed to be caused by God

In simple words: An amazing event that seems impossible but happens anyway.

Miracle in a sentence

  • The birth of the child after years of infertility was considered a miracle by the family.
  • Many people believe a miracle saved the hikers from the avalanche.
  • It is a miracle that the ancient manuscript survived the war intact.
  • His rapid recovery from the serious illness was described as nothing short of a miracle.
  • The financial success of the small startup was a miracle in today’s tough economy.
  • For many, technological advances often seem like modern-day miracles.

How to use Miracle

Use 'miracle' in both serious and casual contexts when talking about extraordinary events. It's less appropriate for everyday situations. In formal contexts, it might refer to religious events, while in casual use, it can refer to any surprising good fortune.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Miracle sounds like 'mirror-cool' — think of looking in a mirror and seeing a cool, surprising reflection.

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Synonyms for Miracle

Opposites of Miracle

Common mistakes with Miracle

  • Using 'miracle' to describe common good luck instead of extraordinary events.
  • Confusing 'miracle' with 'marvel' which implies admiration rather than the unexpected.
  • Saying 'the miracle happens' instead of 'a miracle happens' or 'miracles happen'.

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Frequently asked questions about Miracle

What does Miracle mean?

An amazing event that seems impossible but happens anyway.

What is the definition of Miracle?

an act or event that does not follow the laws of nature and is believed to be caused by God

How do you use Miracle in a sentence?

The birth of the child after years of infertility was considered a miracle by the family.

Can you give another example of Miracle?

Many people believe a miracle saved the hikers from the avalanche.

What are synonyms for Miracle?

Common alternatives include wonder, wonder, wonder.

What is the opposite of Miracle?

Opposite meanings include disaster, failure, catastrophe.

What words go with Miracle?

It commonly pairs with great, real, true, create, do, make, happen, occur, worker, story, cure, by a miracle, great, real, true, create, do, make, happen, occur, worker, story, cure, by a miracle.

What are common mistakes when using Miracle?

Using 'miracle' to describe common good luck instead of extraordinary events. Confusing 'miracle' with 'marvel' which implies admiration rather than the unexpected. Saying 'the miracle happens' instead of 'a miracle happens' or 'miracles happen'.

How do you pronounce Miracle?

US: /["/ˈmɪrəkl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɪrəkl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Miracle?

Use 'miracle' in both serious and casual contexts when talking about extraordinary events. It's less appropriate for everyday situations. In formal contexts, it might refer to religious events, while in casual use, it can refer to any surprising good fortune.

What CEFR level is Miracle?

"Miracle" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.