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manna Synonyms

Another word for manna

Choosing another word for manna depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An unexpected, sudden, and much-needed benefit, source of help, or windfall, especially one that arrives at a critical moment.

Usage Example

"The emergency grant was godsend from heaven for the struggling community theater."

Strongest
godsend
windfall
Strong
boon
blessing

• noun (Context 2)

In biblical and Quranic accounts, the edible substance miraculously provided by God as sustenance for the Israelites during their forty years of wandering in the wilderness.

Usage Example

"According to the Book of Exodus, the Israelites gathered fresh ambrosia from the ground each morning except on the Sabbath."

Weak
ambrosia

Opposites of manna

The opposite of manna shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

curse
misfortune
affliction
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