First Known Use: before 12th century
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heaven
noun heav·en \ˈhe-vən\
: the place where God lives and where good people go after they die according to some religions
: something that is very pleasant or good
the heavens : the sky
Full Definition of HEAVEN
1
: the expanse of space that seems to be over the earth like a dome : firmament —usually used in plural
2
a often capitalized : the dwelling place of the Deity and the blessed dead b : a spiritual state of everlasting communion with God
3
capitalized : god 1
4
: a place or condition of utmost happiness
5
Christian Science : a state of thought in which sin is absent and the harmony of divine Mind is manifest
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Origin of HEAVEN
Middle English heven, from Old English heofon; akin to Old High German himil heaven
Related to HEAVEN
- Synonyms
- above, bliss, elysian fields, Elysium, empyrean, kingdom come, New Jerusalem, paradise, sky, Zion (also Sion), on high
- Antonyms
- Gehenna, hell, Pandemonium, perdition
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HEAVENS Defined for Kids
heaven
noun heav·en \ˈhe-vən\
Definition of HEAVEN for Kids
1
: sky 1 —usually used in pl. <stars in the heavens>
2
often cap : a place where good people are believed in some religions to be rewarded with eternal life after death
3
cap : god 1 <Thank Heaven you're all right.>
4
: a place or condition of complete happiness <To finally sleep in my own bed was heaven.>
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