eternity

noun

eter·ni·ty | \i-ˈtər-nə-tē

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plural eternities

Definition of eternity

1 : the quality or state of being eternal

2 : infinite time lasting throughout eternity

3 eternities plural : age sense 3b

4 : the state after death : immortality

5 : a seemingly endless or immeasurable time an eternity of delays

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Examples of eternity in a Sentence

They believed that sinners would spend eternity in hell. We suffered through an eternity of delays during the lawsuit.

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And like ghosts, our boos will haunt you for all of eternity. — Stephanie Farr, Philly.com, "5 reasons Trump should fear how Eagles fans might respond to canceled White House visit," 5 June 2018 Perhaps the tree itself, long held as a symbol of eternity, has something to do with Le grand Génois’s endless appeal. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "This Textile Has Been All Over Vogue—Here’s Where It Came From," 1 June 2018 If Hell exists, and souls are condemned to an eternity of damnation and torture, then doesn’t that make God evil? — David Sims, The Atlantic, "Come Sunday Is an Uneven Biopic of Faith and Dissent," 12 Apr. 2018 Russia has succeeded in building a regime that embodies the politics of eternity. — Sean Illing, Vox, "How Russia pioneered “fake news”," 5 Apr. 2018 Let it be known — from here to the very end of eternity — that Travis Scott is Stormi Webster's father and there's no doubt about it, okay?! — Noelle Devoe, Seventeen, "Kris Jenner Slams Rumors That Tyga is Kylie Jenner's Baby's Father: "Oh, No, No, No, No"," 13 Mar. 2018 That might even be the optimistic way of interpreting the lyric, which when read out of context comes off nearly like the pop equivalent to No Exit, a bitter resignation to an eternity of monotony, without potential for escape. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, "Otis Redding's '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay' Is the Chillest Song Ever About Existential Angst," 8 Jan. 2018 During her early days in the press, Princess Diana was often seen with a diamond eternity band on her right hand. — Mehera Bonner, Marie Claire, "The 6 Royal Rings Prince Harry Could Propose to Meghan Markle With," 12 May 2017 The Door is the breach that leads to the Valley Beyond, where the hosts can live undisturbed for all eternity. — refinery29.com, "Westworld Season 2 Finale Recap: A Whole Lotta Ben Barnes," 25 June 2018

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eternity

noun

English Language Learners Definition of eternity

: time without an end

: a state that comes after death and never ends

: time that seems to be without an end

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eternity

noun

eter·ni·ty | \i-ˈtər-nə-tē

\

plural eternities

Kids Definition of eternity

1 : time without end

2 : the state after death

3 : a period of time that seems endless I waited an eternity.

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