ˈhevn n. 1 a
place regarded in
some religions as
the abode of
God and the angels, and of the
good after death,
often characterized as
above the
sky. 2 a place or
state of
supreme bliss. 3 colloq.
something delightful. 4 (usu. Heaven) God,
Providence (often, in
sing. or pl. as an exclam. or
mild oath: by Heaven). 5 (the heavens)
esp.
poet. the sky as the abode of the
sun,
moon, and stars and regarded
from earth. øheaven-sent
providential; wonderfully
opportune. in
seventh heaven in a state of
ecstasy.
move heaven and earth (foll. by to + infin.)
make extraordinary efforts. øøheavenward adj. & adv. heavenwards adv. [OE heofon]