heavens
Translation
the sky, heaven
Examples
The heavens opened and it started to rain.
The heavens opened and it started to rain.
Good heavens! What happened here?
Good heavens! What happened here?
Grammar Patterns
the heavens ((as a subject)) The heavens opened suddenly.
Good heavens! ((as an interjection)) Good heavens! You're late.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sky, firmament; Antonyms: earth, hell
Etymology
From Old English 'heofon' (sky, abode of God). The plural 'heavens' emphasizes the vastness of the sky.
Memory Tips
Think of the expression 'Good heavens!' as looking up to the sky in surprise.