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    Heaven

    /ˈhɛv.ən/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A place regarded in various religions as the abode of God (or the gods) and the angels and of the good after death, often depicted as a place of peace and joy.
    She believes that her grandmother is now in heaven, watching over her.
    The sky or the universe as a whole.
    The stars in heaven shone brightly on that clear night.
    A state of great happiness or bliss.
    Winning the championship felt like a slice of heaven for the whole team.

    Etymology

    Old English 'heofon', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch ' hemel' and German 'Himmel'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    heaven on earth:
    A state of great happiness or bliss.
    the heavens:
    The sky or the universe, often used to refer to a divine realm.
    heavens above:
    An exclamation expressing surprise or disbelief.

    Related Words

    angel
    A spiritual being believed to act as a messenger of God.
    paradise
    An ideal or idyllic place or state.
    eternity
    The state of existing outside of time; infinite time.

    Slang Meanings

    Heavenly
    That chocolate cake was absolutely heavenly!
    Heaven-sent
    Your help was heaven-sent during this crisis.