Definition of "gods" []

• Plural form of god. (noun)
• The highest platform, or upper circle, in an auditorium. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of god. (verb)

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• "Then again the Assyrian conquerors take especial pride in carrying off with them the statues of the gods of the nations they subdue, and never fail to record the fact in these words: "I carried away _their gods_," beyond a doubt with the idea that, in so doing, they put it out of their enemies 'power to procure the assistance of their divine protectors."
• "Above all the phantasmata of gods and goddesses who descended to the plains of Troy, and mingled in the din and strife of battle, we can recognize an overshadowing, all-embracing Power and Providence that dwells on high, which never descends into the battle-field, and is never seen by mortal eyes -- _the Universal King and Father, -- the "God of gods_.""
• "Tomorrow, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: When a lawmaker named Elijah Cummings is the guest of honor at a fundraiser thrown by a guy named Floyd Malveau, the name gods smile."