Eternity Meaning in English
word · lemma: eternal
Definición
An endless period of time with no beginning or end, or a time that feels extremely long. It is often used in religion, philosophy, and everyday speech for exaggeration.
Uso & Matices
Often appears in phrases like 'for eternity' and 'an eternity'. In everyday English, 'It took an eternity' is exaggeration, not literal. Do not confuse it with 'forever': 'forever' is more common and informal, while 'eternity' sounds more abstract, dramatic, or philosophical.
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Some people believe the soul lives for eternity.
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We waited for what felt like eternity.
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The stars have shone for eternity in poems and stories.
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That meeting lasted an eternity, and we still decided nothing.
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I haven't seen you in eternity—where have you been?
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If this file takes an eternity to load again, I'm giving up.
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