Cool MateHeaven
UK /["/ˈhevn/"]/US /["/ˈhevn/"]/
Definition
the place believed to be the home of God where good people go when they die, sometimes imagined to be in the sky
In simple words: A perfect place or state, often thought of as being after death.
Examples
- Many people believe that Heaven is a place of eternal peace and happiness.
- In some religious beliefs, Heaven is where souls go after death to be rewarded.
- When she saw her newborn baby, she felt she was in Heaven.
- Heaven often symbolizes an ideal or perfect state in literature.
- After working hard all week, a weekend at the beach felt like a little piece of Heaven.
- For many, their idea of Heaven is a quiet cabin in the woods.
- In art, Heaven is frequently depicted with angels and bright lights.
Usage notes
Used in both religious and poetic contexts. Commonly used informally to describe great experiences. Avoid using in sarcastic or negative contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'heaven' as 'He've got a great place up there'.
Collocations
- ascend to
- go to
- from heaven
- in heaven
- the kingdom of heaven
- absolute
- pure
- sheer
- in heaven
- a heaven on earth
- somebody’s idea of heaven
Synonyms
- paradise
- nirvana
- utopia
- bliss
- Eden
Antonyms
- hell
- misery
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'haven', meaning a safe place.
- Used in sentences without clear context about afterlife.
- Overused in exaggerated expressions (e.g., 'This pizza is heaven').