Heaven: meaning, definitions and examples

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heaven

 

[ หˆhษ›vษ™n ]

Context #1 | Noun

afterlife

Heaven is a place or state of being where good people go after they die, according to many religious beliefs. It is often described as a paradise or the residence of God.

Synonyms

eternity, paradise, promised land

Examples of usage

  • She believed that her grandmother was watching over her from heaven.
  • In many cultures, heaven is depicted as a place of eternal happiness and peace.
Context #2 | Noun

joy or delight

Heaven can also refer to a state of extreme happiness or joy, often associated with a wonderful experience or feeling.

Synonyms

bliss, ecstasy, euphoria

Examples of usage

  • The taste of the cake was like heaven in my mouth.
  • Being surrounded by loved ones brought him a sense of heaven on earth.

Translations

Translations of the word "heaven" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรฉu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฐเฅเค— (Swarg)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Himmel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ surga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฑะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niebo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคฉๅ›ฝ (Tengoku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ciel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cielo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cennet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒœ๊ตญ (Cheonguk)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ุฉ (Jannah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nebe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nebo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคฉๅ ‚ (Tiฤntรกng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nebo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ himinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผะฐา› (Zhumaq)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ—แƒฎแƒ” (Samotkhe)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™nnษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cielo

Etymology

The word 'heaven' originated from the Old English word 'heofon', which is of Germanic origin. It has been used in various religious and spiritual contexts throughout history, symbolizing a place of divine presence and eternal bliss. The concept of heaven has been a central theme in many mythologies, religions, and philosophical beliefs.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,456, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.