Thesaurus: heaven

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1. n. The expanse of space surrounding the earth; esp., that which seems to be over the earth like a great arch or dome; the firmament; the sky; the place where the sun, moon, and stars appear; -- often used in the plural in this sense.
2. n. The dwelling place of the Deity; the abode of bliss; the place or state of the blessed after death.
3. n. The sovereign of heaven; God; also, the assembly of the blessed, collectively; -- used variously in this sense, as in No. 2.
4. n. Any place of supreme happiness or great comfort; perfect felicity; bliss; a sublime or exalted condition; as, a heaven of delight.
5. v. t. To place in happiness or bliss, as if in heaven; to beatify.
6. n. a place regarded by various beliefs as the abode of their deities; also a place where good people are believed to go after death
7. n. any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
8. n:100 n. the abode of God and the angels