Heaven

/'hevn/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The abode of God, the gods, or divine beings; the place of perfect happiness for the souls of the righteous after death. In many religions, "heaven" is conceived as a paradise, the ultimate reward and eternal dwelling place.
    • A state or place of supreme bliss, delight, or happiness. This figurative sense describes any situation, place, or feeling of perfect joy and peace.
    • (often the heavens, literary) The sky, especially when perceived as a vault or expanse. This usage refers to the physical firmament above the Earth.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • According to their faith, good people go to heaven when they die.
    • Lying on this quiet beach is heaven. (Figurative use)
    • The astronomer gazed up at the starry heavens. (Literary/plural form)
Advanced Usage
  • In seventh heaven: in a state of ecstatic happiness.
    • She was in seventh heaven after winning the championship.
  • Heaven knows: used to emphasize that one does not know something or that something is very certain.
    • Heaven knows where I left my keys.
    • Heaven knows she tried her best.
  • Heaven forbid/forfend: used to express a hope that something will not happen.
    • Heaven forbid that we should have another accident.
  • Move heaven and earth: to do everything possible to achieve something.
    • He would move heaven and earth to help his family.
Variants and Related Words
  • Heavenly (adj): of or resembling heaven; divinely beautiful, delightful, or enjoyable.
    • The cake tasted heavenly.
    • Heavenly bodies (e.g., stars, planets).
  • Heavenward (adj/adv): directed or moving toward heaven.
    • They cast a heavenward glance.
Synonyms
  • Paradise: (often synonymous with heaven as a place of bliss).
  • Elysium: (in Greek mythology, a place of ideal happiness; often used poetically for heaven).
  • Bliss: (a state of supreme happiness, often used to describe the feeling associated with heaven).
  • Firmament: (the heavens or sky).
Idioms and Phrases
  • For heaven's sake: used to express frustration, impatience, or emphasis.
    • For heaven's sake, hurry up!
  • Heaven on earth: a place or situation of ideal happiness on Earth.
    • Their vacation home was a little heaven on earth.
  • Thank heavens: an expression of relief.
    • Thank heavens you're safe!
  • Heavens above!: an exclamation of surprise.
    • Heavens above! Is that the time?
Noun
  1. the abode of God and the angels
  2. any place of complete bliss and delight and peace