B1nounphilosophyemotions
US/ˈhev.ən/
UK/ˈhev.ən/
the place where some people believe God lives and good people go after death; also a very pleasant place
In context
My grandmother believed she would meet my grandfather again in heaven.
This beach is heaven: clear water, soft sand and no crowds.
Thank heavens you're here! I couldn't open the door alone.
Words that go with heaven
verb + preposition
- go to heavenIn many religions, good people go to heaven when they die.
verb + noun
- thank heavensThank heavens the rain stopped before the wedding started.
noun + preposition
- heaven on earthFor coffee lovers, this little street is heaven on earth.
adjective + noun
- pure heavenA cold drink after a long hot day is pure heaven.
- seventh heavenWhen she got the scholarship, she was in seventh heaven.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He went to the heaven.Correct: He went to heaven.