Heaven
|Hea-ven|
B1
/ˈhɛvən/
divine abode
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Heaven' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'heofon,' where 'heofon' meant 'sky' or 'abode of God.'
Historical Evolution
'Heofon' transformed into the Middle English word 'heven,' and eventually became the modern English word 'heaven.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sky' or 'abode of God,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a place of eternal happiness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God (or the gods) and the angels, and of the good after death, often traditionally depicted as being above the sky.
Many believe that good people go to heaven after they die.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 11:51