heavens

HEV-uhnz/ˈhɛvənz/

6 meanings of heavens

1
nouncountableplural
The wide sky above us, where the sun, moon, and stars appear.
Like a giant ceiling over the world, filled with stars at night.
She looked up at the heavens and watched the first stars come out.
The heavens were clear, so we could see the moon for miles.
Similarskies, sky, firmament
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2
interjection
Said to show strong surprise, shock, or annoyance about something.
Like saying "Wow!" or "Oh no!" when something surprises you.
Heavens, I didn't expect to see you here today!
Good heavens, what a mess this kitchen is!
Similargoodness, gosh, golly
3
nounplural
Plural of heaven. It names the place where God or the gods live, or where good souls go after death.
The faithful believe the heavens await those who live good lives.
She prayed that her grandmother now rested in the heavens.
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Less common meanings

4
nounrareplural
Plural of heaven. Here it means the sky where clouds and weather appear.
Dark clouds gathered in the heavens before the storm broke.
The heavens opened and rain poured down on the fields.
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5
nounrareplural
Plural of heaven. It means what God or the gods have decided.
The heavens decided their fate on that bitter day.
They believed the heavens had blessed their long journey.
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6
verbobsolete
Third-person singular simple present of heaven. An obsolete verb, no longer used.
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heavens is a form of heaven

heaven, noun: In many religions, the place where God or the gods live and where good people go after they die. Full entry

Forms: heavenheavens plural
Spelling: heaven → heavens: add -s
Sound: The ending sounds like /z/.

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