Heavens
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɛvənz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heavens is a noun meaning (often with 'the') The distant sky of the sun, moon, and stars.
Meaning
(often with 'the') The distant sky of the sun, moon, and stars.
More Meanings
- (religion) plural of heaven: the abode of God or the gods; the abode of the blessed departed.
- An expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, or frustration.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of heaven
- (rare) plural of heaven: the near sky of the weather, etc.
- (rare) plural of heaven the will of God or the gods, Providence.
Example Sentences
For what obſcured light the heauens did grant,[…]
[…]after that thou ſhalt haue knowen that the heauens doe rule.
[…]the Heauens, which are carryed in 24 houres from Eaſt to Weſt,[…]
The moon's path lies in that belt of the heavens known as the zodiac.
Synonyms for heavens
Depending on context, synonyms include wow, empyrean, welkin, firmament, sphere.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include firmament, welkin, sphere, empyrean, stars, blood.
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