heaven in English: In many religions, the happy place above the sky where God lives and good people go when they die. (noun)

Translation

In many religions, the happy place above the sky where God lives and good people go when they die.

Word origin

From Old English heofon, first meaning the sky itself and later the home of God.

Gender

Pluralheavens

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"Heaven" is where many people believe the dead find peace.

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People say "thank heaven" when something bad has been avoided.

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Here "heaven" means something that feels wonderful.

god

A being that people pray to and believe has great power over the world.

hell

In many religions, the place of fire and pain where bad people are said to go after they die.

church

A building where Christians meet to pray and worship God.

die

To stop living and be dead.

sky

The space high above the earth that you see when you look up, where the sun, clouds, and stars are.

divine

Coming from God or a god; also, in everyday talk, extremely good or beautiful.

goddess

A female god; a woman with special power in old stories and religions.

paradise

A perfect and beautiful place; in some religions, the happy place where good people go after death.

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