CEFR B1

heavens

noun

Meaning

The place or state believed by some religions to be the home of God and the good after death, a place of great happiness.

Examples

Many religions describe heaven as a place of eternal peace and joy.
She hoped to go to heaven when she died.

Synonyms: paradise, nirvana, afterlife, celestial kingdom

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heavens (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛvən/

Definition

The place or state believed by some religions to be the home of God and the good after death, a place of great happiness.

Examples

Many religions describe heaven as a place of eternal peace and joy.
She hoped to go to heaven when she died.
The view from the mountaintop was so beautiful it felt like a little piece of heaven.

How to Use heavens

in heaven (prepositional phrase): Experiencing extreme happiness or bliss. — "She was in heaven when she received the good news."
heaven for [someone] (collocation): A place or situation that is extremely pleasant or enjoyable for a particular person. — "This quiet library is heaven for a student like me."
heaven knows (idiom): Used to emphasize that you do not know something at all. — "Heaven knows why he decided to quit his job."

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