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Zeus

Verb / zu:s / Another word for zeus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Zeus is the ancient Greek god of the sky and thunder, and the king of the gods.

Synonyms & similar words

genuszeus zeus Jupiter Jove Thunderer Sky-Father

Synonyms by register

Formal

sovereign ruler monarch potentate

Informal

boss kingpin big cheese top dog

Literary

Olympian sky-father cloud-gatherer

Antonyms

underling servant follower subordinate minion peasant

Common collocations

  • mighty Zeus
  • King Zeus
  • Zeus the king
  • Zeus and Hera
  • Zeus's thunderbolt
  • son of Cronus
  • father of gods

Word family

noun Zeus

Usage note

Zeus is a proper noun referring to the king of the gods in Greek mythology. It is not typically used as a common noun or in a word family beyond its own name.

Example sentences

  1. Zeus was a very powerful god in ancient Greece.
  2. Zeus was married to his sister Hera.
  3. Zeus had many children, including Athena, Apollo, and Hermes.
  4. Zeus was often depicted holding a thunderbolt.
  5. Zeus was believed to live on Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece.

Quotes

  • 'Zeus, Cloud-Gatherer, Lord of Thunder, wielder of the lightning bolt...' - Rick Riordan
  • 'Zeus, father of the gods, lord of the sky...' - Homer
  • 'Zeus, who guided men to think...' - Euripides

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