Hell: meaning, definitions and examples

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hell

 

[ hel ]

Noun / Interjection
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

place of punishment

Hell is often described as a place of eternal punishment in many religious beliefs. It is believed to be a place where sinners go after death to suffer for their sins.

Synonyms

Hades, inferno, underworld

Examples of usage

  • According to some religions, those who commit evil deeds will end up in hell.
  • In Dante's Inferno, the poet describes the nine circles of hell where sinners are punished.
Context #2 | Noun

intense heat or fire

Hell can also refer to a state of extreme heat or fire. It is used metaphorically to describe very hot or uncomfortable conditions.

Synonyms

blaze, inferno, scorching

Examples of usage

  • The desert was like hell, with the scorching sun beating down on us.
  • The kitchen felt like hell with all the ovens running at full blast.
Context #3 | Interjection

expressing strong emotions

Hell can be used as an interjection to express strong emotions such as anger, frustration, or surprise.

Synonyms

damn, darn, heck

Examples of usage

  • Hell! I can't believe you did that!
  • Where the hell did I put my keys?

Translations

Translations of the word "hell" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inferno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฐเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรถlle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ neraka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะบะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piekล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœฐ็„ (ใ˜ใ”ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enfer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ infierno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cehennem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์˜ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุญูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peklo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ peklo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐ็‹ฑ (dรฌyรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pekel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ helvรญti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะทะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒฏแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™ehษ™nnษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ infierno

Etymology

The word 'hell' has its origins in Old English, where it was used to refer to the underworld or a place of the dead. Over time, it came to be associated with the concept of eternal punishment in Christianity and other religions. The word has evolved to also be used metaphorically to describe intense heat or fire. It is a word that carries strong emotional connotations and is often used to express extreme feelings. The history of the word 'hell' reflects humanity's fascination with the afterlife and the concept of punishment for wrongdoing.

See also: hellhole, hellish.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,348, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.