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Meaning of the word heaven in English

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heaven

US /ˈhev.ən/
UK /ˈhev.ən/
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Noun

1.

the abode of God and the angels, and of the good after death; the place or state of existence of the blessed after the mortal life.

Example:
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Many believe that after death, good people go to heaven.
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She prayed for her loved ones to find peace in heaven.
Synonym:
paradisenirvanaelysium
Synonym:
hellearth
2.

the sky, especially as seen from the earth; the firmament.

Example:
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The stars twinkled brightly in the night heaven.
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A flock of birds flew across the blue heaven.
Synonym:
skyfirmamentcosmos
Synonym:
earth
3.

a place or state of supreme happiness.

Example:
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Being with her is pure heaven.
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After a long day, a warm bath felt like heaven.
Synonym:
blissparadiseecstasy
Synonym:
miseryhell
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