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good heavens

good heav·en
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [goo d hev-uh n]
    • /gʊd ˈhɛv ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [goo d hev-uh n]
    • /gʊd ˈhɛv ən/

Definitions of good heavens words

  • exclamation good heavens You say 'Good heavens!' or 'Heavens!' to express surprise or to emphasize that you agree or disagree with someone. 0
  • interjection good heavens (dated, exclamation) An exclamation of surprise or shock. 0
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Parts of speech for Good heavens

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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good heavens popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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