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mir·a·cle

miracle

 
 
pronunciation:
mi r kl
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part of speech: noun
definition: A miracle is a wonderful or amazing thing that is hard to believe can happen.
It was a miracle that Angela survived that car crash.
synonyms:
marvel, wonder
antonyms:
tragedy
similar words:
curiosity, event, sensation
Word History
Miracle comes from a Latin word that means "to look at with astonishment."