Meaning
In many religions, the happy place above the sky where God lives and good people go when they die.
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Word origin
From Old English heofon, first meaning the sky itself and later the home of God.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- heofon
Grammar
Examples
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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.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 12: heaven, fail, third and 6 more words.