miracle
noun/ˈmɪrəkəl/
Frequency rank: #3,571 most common English word
Meaning
A wonderful event that seems impossible and cannot be explained.
Example sentence
After years of hope and prayer, everyone believed it was a true miracle when the baby was born healthy.
Synonyms & related words
- wonder
- phenomenon
- marvel
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