Synonyms for

Eon

Verb / ˈi:ʌn / / ˈi:ɑ:n / Another word for eon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A very long period of time, usually a billion years or more.

Synonyms & similar words

aeon era epoch age millennium cycle span duration lifetime aeon forever infinity perpetuity timelessness eternity sempiternity longevity immortality endlessness time agelessness

Example sentences

  1. An eon ago, the world was a very different place.
  2. It will take an eon to finish this project.
  3. The universe has been around for eons.
  4. The Grand Canyon was carved over eons of time.
  5. I waited for what felt like an eon before my food arrived.

Quotes

  • 'In the beginning, there was nothing but endless eons of chaos.' - R.A. Salvatore
  • 'Time is the longest distance between two places.' - Tennessee Williams
  • 'An eon in Manhattan can change things forever.' - Tom Wolfe

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