Meaning of the word eternity in English

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eternity

US /ɪˈtɝː.nə.t̬i/
UK /ɪˈtɝː.nə.t̬i/
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Noun

1.

infinite or unending time

Example:
The universe stretches into eternity.
They swore to love each other for eternity.
2.

a period of time that seems to last forever, especially because it is boring or unpleasant

Example:
Waiting for the results felt like an eternity.
The lecture dragged on for what seemed like an eternity.
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