All related terms of 'heavens'

In some religions , heaven is said to be the place where God lives, where good people go when they die, and where everyone is always happy . It is usually imagined as being high up in the sky.

the abode of God and the angels

the abode of God and the angels

the sky

You say ' Good heavens ! ' or ' Heavens! ' to express surprise or to emphasize that you agree or disagree with someone.

used as an exclamation of gratitude and relief

If the heavens open , it suddenly starts raining very heavily.

said to mean that it began to rain very heavily

a state of great ease or happiness

If you say that you are in seventh heaven , you mean that you are in a state of complete happiness.

a fast-growing ailanthus ( Ailanthus altissima ), native to China but widely cultivated in the U.S. as a shade tree

You say ' Thank God ', ' Thank Goodness ', or ' Thank heavens ' when you are very relieved about something.

an E Asian simaroubaceous deciduous tree, Ailanthus altissima, planted in Europe and North America, having pinnate leaves, small greenish flowers, and winged fruits

an E Asian simaroubaceous deciduous tree, Ailanthus altissima, planted in Europe and North America, having pinnate leaves, small greenish flowers, and winged fruits