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- Dictionaryheav·en/ˈhev(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God (or the gods) and the angels, and of the good after death, often traditionally depicted as being above the sky: "those who practiced good deeds would receive the reward of a place in heaven" Similar Opposite
- 2. the sky, especially perceived as a vault in which the sun, moon, stars, and planets are situated: literary "Galileo used a telescope to observe the heavens" Similar
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Heaven is the abode of God, the angels, and the spirits of the righteous after death, or a place or state of supreme happiness. Learn more about the origin, usage, and idioms of the word heaven from Dictionary.com.
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Heaven is a place that seems absolutely perfect in every way. You can think of it as the lofty heavens up above, or as a place of everlasting bliss. The places you think of as heaven could also be called "paradise" or "Eden."
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word heaven in English, from the place where God lives to something very pleasant or good. See examples, synonyms, and related phrases.
