heaven
/ˈhɛvən/
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Type
Noun
Meaning
The abode of God, angels, and the souls of the righteous in various religious traditions.
Many believers hope to be reunited with their departed loved ones in heaven.
A place, state, or experience that offers supreme happiness, contentment, or sensory delight.
Lying by the quiet pool with a novel was absolute heaven after a frantic workweek.
The sky or visible celestial realm, especially when viewed as a vast expanse.
Millions of stars lit up the heavens above the desert.
Collocations
- in heaven
- go to heaven
- absolute heaven
- pure heaven
- seventh heaven
Synonyms
- paradise
- the hereafter
- bliss
- delight
- firmament
- sky
Antonyms
- hell
- misery
Idioms
move heaven and earth
exert every possible effort
She moved heaven and earth to secure the funding before the application deadline.
match made in heaven
an ideal combination of people or things
Their complementary skills made the partnership a match made in heaven.
for heaven's sake
used to express exasperation, urgency, or protest
Turn down that loud television for heaven's sake so I can concentrate.