eternity

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Religion

n. the time that continues forever after a person dies.

n. the state of existence or the remainder of time that follows death.

“In many religions, people believe their souls will spend eternity in heaven.”

“The poet reflected on the transition from a mortal life to the vast silence of eternity.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a period of time that feels much longer than it actually is because you are bored or waiting.

n. a hyperbolic reference to a long duration, typically used to express impatience or boredom.

“I waited for the bus for what felt like an eternity in the rain.”

“To the anxious candidate, the three minutes spent waiting for the interview results felt like a literal eternity.”