heaven

See also heavens, and Heaven

Pronunciation

• enPR: hĕv'ən
• IPA: /ˈhɛvən/
• SAMPA: /"hEv@n/

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Proper noun

Proper noun heaven

1. In some religions and myths, heaven is a place where you may go after you die. Heaven is usually seen as a happy place where good people are rewarded.

   I miss my grandmother, but I know she's with God in heaven.

2. The sky.

Noun

Singular heaven

Plural heavens

1. (countable) The skies or places in outer space.

   I looked up to the heavens in delight.

   The planets make their way through the heavens.

2. (uncountable) Much happiness, or a cause of much happiness.

   He's been in heaven ever since we told him.

   Our marriage has been pure heaven.

Synonyms

• paradise
• sky, space

Antonyms

• hell