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Meaning of Thank heaven

An expression of relief or gratitude.

In simple words: A way to express relief or gratitude.

Thank heaven in a sentence

  • The storm missed our town, thank heaven for that!
  • She finally called me back, thank heaven!
  • Thank heaven there were no injuries in the accident.
  • I found my keys, thank heaven I wasn't late!

How to use Thank heaven

Used when feeling thankful or relieved about something. It's more casual and might not fit formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Imagine saying thanks to a heavenly being for a positive outcome.

Related words

Collocations with Thank heaven

  • thank heaven for
  • thank heaven that
  • thank heaven I
  • thank heaven there
  • thank heaven you

Synonyms for Thank heaven

  • thank goodness
  • thankfully
  • gratefully
  • praise be
  • thank the stars

Common mistakes with Thank heaven

  • Using it in formal writing or speeches.
  • Confusing it with 'thank goodness', which is more common.
  • Not using it in the right context of relief.

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Frequently asked questions about Thank heaven

What does Thank heaven mean?

A way to express relief or gratitude.

What is the definition of Thank heaven?

An expression of relief or gratitude.

How do you use Thank heaven in a sentence?

The storm missed our town, thank heaven for that!

Can you give another example of Thank heaven?

She finally called me back, thank heaven!

What are synonyms for Thank heaven?

Common alternatives include thank goodness, thankfully, gratefully, praise be, thank the stars.

What words go with Thank heaven?

It commonly pairs with thank heaven for, thank heaven that, thank heaven I, thank heaven there, thank heaven you.

What are common mistakes when using Thank heaven?

Using it in formal writing or speeches. Confusing it with 'thank goodness', which is more common. Not using it in the right context of relief.

How do you pronounce Thank heaven?

US: //θæŋk ˈhɛvən//, UK: //θæŋk ˈhɛvən//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Thank heaven formal or informal?

"Thank heaven" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Thank heaven?

Used when feeling thankful or relieved about something. It's more casual and might not fit formal situations.