Heaven

usgb/ˈhevn/
noun

A place believed to be the home of God where good people go when they die.

He believes that he will go to heaven after he dies.
Visual representation of "heaven" - A place believed to be the home of God where good people go when they die.

Often appears as...

  • go to heaven
  • heaven above
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Religious context

Used in religions to describe the realm of divine existence, often contrasted with 'hell'.

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Many religions teach that righteous souls ascend to heaven.
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Metaphorical usage

'Heaven' can symbolize perfection or pure joy, not only a literal place.

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Her new car is absolute heaven on wheels!
Visual representation of the word "Heaven"

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