Meaning & use
providence
The protective care of God or nature, or a fortunate event seen as guided by such care.
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She thanked providence for the stranger who helped her when her car broke down.
The farmers saw the sudden rain as an act of providence after months of drought.
A note on using this word
Providence is often capitalized when referring directly to God's guiding care, but lowercase when meaning a fortunate turn of events.
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