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heaven

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈhɛvən/

KK: /ˈhɛvən/

noun
Definition

A place or state of great happiness and joy, often thought of as a paradise or a spiritual realm in various religions.


Example

After a long day, sitting by the beach felt like heaven.


Conversation
Sloth A
I just got back from that new café downtown, and it was like heaven for coffee lovers!
Sloth B
That sounds amazing! I need to check it out soon.
Sloth A
You should definitely go; the atmosphere felt like pure heaven too.
Sloth B
I can't wait! I'm always looking for places that make me feel that good.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
paradise
bliss
utopia
Antonyms
hell
misery
sorrow
Root Explanation

Heaven → The word 'heaven' originates from Old English 'heofon', meaning the sky or the abode of God. It is related to the Proto-Germanic '*hibin', which also refers to the sky or heaven. The term has evolved to signify a place of eternal happiness and divine presence.

Memory Tip

Think of 'heofon' as the sky or the place where God resides, helping you remember that 'heaven' refers to a divine or blissful realm.

Visually Confused Words
haven
upheaven
unheaven
inheaven
theave
sheave
shaven
leaven
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