eternity

/ɛˈtɛrnɪti/; /ɪˈtɜrnɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

a measure of time that is infinite or seems to have no end

“He believed that his love for her would last for eternity.”

2. noun

the infinite or an infinite period of time considered as a whole

“The concept of eternity is often associated with the afterlife.”

3. noun

an infinite or seemingly endless period of time

“The beauty of nature is a sight that can be appreciated for eternity.”

4. noun

the state of lasting or enduring forever

“She believed in the eternity of the soul.”

5. noun

the quality of being endless or infinite

“The artist’s use of color added an eternity of depth to the painting.”

6. noun

the infinite or infinite duration of existence

“The eternity of the universe is a topic of ongoing debate among scientists.”

7. noun

the infinite or infinite duration of something

“The eternity of her love for him was a beautiful thing to see.”

8. noun

the state of being endless or infinite

“The music had a quality of eternity to it.”

9. noun

the infinite or infinite duration of something considered as a whole

“The eternity of the human condition is a complex and multifaceted topic.”

10. verb

to extend or stretch out in time

“The company’s success will eternity our presence in the market.”

Synonyms

  • forever
  • infinity
  • perpetuity

Antonyms

  • finiteness
  • limitation
  • mortality