Basic Details
Word: Heaven
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A place or state of great happiness and beauty, often thought of as where good people go after they die.
Synonyms: Paradise, utopia, bliss
Antonyms: Hell, misery, distress
Idioms and Phrases
- Heaven on earth: A place or situation that feels incredibly joyful or perfect. Example: "The beautiful garden was like heaven on earth for the children playing there."
- To be in seventh heaven: To be extremely happy or in a state of great joy. Example: "When she received her acceptance letter, she was in seventh heaven."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In many cultures, heaven is described as a beautiful place filled with love and peace.
Example 2: The sunset over the ocean looked so stunning, it felt like a glimpse of heaven.
Example 3: After a long day, relaxing at home with a good book felt like being in heaven.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the concept of heaven exists in many religions around the world, each depicting it in its own unique way, such as eternal joy in Christianity or the beautiful gardens in Islam?
Famous Quote
"Heaven is not a place, but a state of mind." Wayne Dyer
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "heaven" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A place of great happiness
c) A kind of flower
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A place of great happiness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "heaven"?
a) Hell
b) Paradise
c) Grief
d) Fear
Answer: b) Paradise
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "heaven"?
a) Bliss
b) Utopia
c) Hell
d) Joy
Answer: c) Hell
4. Which sentence uses "heaven" correctly?
a) She found heaven in the loud concert.
b) The children thought the amusement park was heaven.
c) The cat climbed to the heaven of the tree.
d) The homework was heaven to complete.
Answer: b) The children thought the amusement park was heaven.
5. What does the idiom "to be in seventh heaven" mean?
a) To be very tired
b) To be very unhappy
c) To be extremely happy
d) To be lost
Answer: c) To be extremely happy
