Synonyms for

Eternity

Verb / ɪˈtɜ:nʌti: / / i:ˈtɜ:nʌti: / Another word for eternity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The state of being endless or never-ending.

Synonyms & similar words

infinity timelessexistence timelessness infinity forever perpetuity timelessness endlessness immortality continuity permanence unendingness incessancy perenniality constancy infinity enduringness timelessness perdurance everlastingness infiniteness endlessness timelessness

Synonyms by register

Formal

perpetuity infinity everlastingness

Informal

forever ages eons

Literary

aeon timelessness immortality

Antonyms

moment instant briefness transience fleetingness temporality

Common collocations

  • for eternity
  • into eternity
  • face eternity
  • life after death
  • the sands of time
  • beyond time
  • eternal life

Word family

noun eternity
adjective eternal

Usage note

Eternity refers to endless time or a state of being outside of time. It is often used in religious or philosophical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The stars in the sky seem to go on for eternity.
  2. When I think about eternity, it makes me feel small.
  3. The idea of living for eternity sounds exhausting.
  4. Some people believe in an afterlife that lasts for eternity.
  5. The concept of eternity can be found in many religious beliefs.

Quotes

  • 'Eternity is in love with the productions of time.' - William Blake
  • 'Only in eternity can we know ourselves.' - Thomas Merton
  • 'Our minds cannot comprehend the concept of eternity.' - John Templeton

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