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| definition 1: |
(often cap.) in some religions, the abode of God, where the souls of the good and faithful will dwell after death.
- antonyms:
- hell
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| definition 2: |
(usu. pl.) the sky, including the stars, sun, moon, and planets, as viewed from the earth.
- synonyms:
- empyrean, firmament, skies
- similar words:
- air, blue, ether
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| definition 3: |
in ancient religions, the abode of the gods.
- antonyms:
- hell, underworld
- similar words:
- Olympus, paradise, Valhalla
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| definition 4: |
a state or condition of extreme happiness; bliss; paradise; ecstasy.
- synonyms:
- bliss, Eden, Elysium, nirvana, paradise, rapture, seventh heaven
- antonyms:
- hell, misery
- similar words:
- ecstasy, glory, millennium, Shangri-la
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| definition 5: |
(pl.) used as an interjection to express surprise or to emphasize a statement.
Heavens, no! I don't want that!- synonyms:
- goodness, gracious, lord, my
- similar words:
- god, wow
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| related words: |
holy |
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