heaven
Translation
heaven
Examples
Many religions believe in a life in heaven.
Many religions believe in a life in heaven.
This chocolate cake is absolute heaven.
This chocolate cake is absolute heaven.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the place where God or gods are believed to live after death. Many religions believe in a life in heaven.
((noun)) a place or situation of great happiness. This chocolate cake is absolute heaven.
Similar Words
Synonyms: paradise, bliss, utopia; Antonyms: hell, inferno.
Etymology
From Old English 'heofon', meaning 'sky' or 'the abode of God'.
Memory Tips
Think of the sky above, which is one of its meanings. Also, 'heaven' rhymes with 'seven', as in the 'seven heavens' in some beliefs.