Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heavens above

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.71 in modern English

Syllables: heav-en-s above
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Expression of surprise.

British usage

Example Sentences

"Heavens above, what was this? A red lamp swinging, on their line, to stop them! Brake, reverse, throw the steam against her. What's this we're into?"

Usage

British usage

Synonyms

wow

Questions

What does heavens above mean?: Expression of surprise.

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