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- [hev-uh n-werd]
- /ˈhɛv ən wərd/
- /ˈhev.ən.wəd/
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- [hev-uh n-werd]
- /ˈhɛv ən wərd/
Definitions of heavenward word
- adverb heavenward Also, heavenwards. toward heaven. 1
- adjective heavenward directed toward heaven: heavenward prayer. 1
- noun heavenward Toward heaven. 1
- adverb heavenward up, towards the sky 1
- adjective heavenward upwards, skywards 1
- adverb heavenward Heavenward means towards the sky or to heaven. 0
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Origin of heavenward
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
First recorded in 1200-50, heavenward is from the Middle English word hevenward. See heaven, -ward
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Parts of speech for Heavenward
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
heavenward popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
heavenward usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for heavenward
prep heavenward
- upward — toward a higher place or position: The birds flew upward.
- higher — having a great or considerable extent or reach upward or vertically; lofty; tall: a high wall.
- uphill — up or as if up the slope of a hill or other incline; upward: The soldiers marched uphill. Water does not run uphill without assistance.
- skyward — Also, skywards. toward the sky.
adverb heavenward
- up — to, toward, or in a more elevated position: to climb up to the top of a ladder.
Antonyms for heavenward
prep heavenward
- down — from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder.
- continuing — not ended; ongoing
- current — A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river, lake, or sea.
- valid — sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason.
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