eternal
gb/ɪtˈɚnəl/ us/ɪtˈɚnəl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 8000
Významy
0 významů
adjective
B2
property
1
lasting forever, without end
Lasting forever and never ending in time.
Vzorec užití:
eternal [state/thing]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "eternal" for things that are just very long but not literally forever. In everyday speech, use it literally for religious or philosophical ideas, and use adverbs like "forever" or adjectives like "endless" or "never‑ending" for more casual situations.
Synonyma
everlasting (Very close in meaning; slightly more literary or religious in tone.)
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perpetual (Suggests continuing without interruption, often in more formal or technical contexts.)
Antonyma
temporary (Describes something that only lasts for a limited time.)
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finite (Emphasizes that something has limits or an end.)
Kolokace
eternal life
|eternal peace
|eternal rest
|eternal damnation
|eternal glory
|eternal punishment
Témata
time
|religion
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Many religions promise eternal life to the faithful.
- Some people believe the soul is eternal and cannot be destroyed.
- He spoke of the eternal nature of the universe.
- The monument was built in memory of those who made the ultimate, eternal sacrifice.
- They prayed for the eternal peace of the victims.
Učební příklady
- Some people believe in eternal life after death.
- They say that true love is eternal.
- The idea of an eternal soul is important in many religions.
- The stars made her think about eternal time.
- He wondered if the universe could be eternal.
unknown
C1
property
2
seeming to last forever
Lasting or going on for so long that it feels like it will never end, often in a bad or tiring way.
Vzorec užití:
eternal [problem/struggle/argument]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this figurative sense with the literal religious or philosophical sense. When you say something like "an eternal meeting" or "eternal traffic," you are exaggerating for effect; it does not mean it will truly last forever.
Synonyma
endless (Very close in meaning; slightly less formal and more common in everyday speech.)
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never-ending (Informal and emotional; stresses how long and tiring something feels.)
Antonyma
brief (Stresses that something is short in time.)
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short-lived (Emphasizes that something ends quickly or does not last long.)
Kolokace
eternal debate
|eternal struggle
|eternal wait
|eternal problem
|eternal argument
|eternal question
Témata
daily life
|emotions
|time
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The meeting felt eternal and everyone was exhausted by the end.
- Their constant, eternal quarrels finally led to a breakup.
- Traffic in this city is an eternal nightmare during rush hour.
- He is caught in an eternal struggle with his own self-doubt.
- The eternal wait at the airport made the children restless.
Učební příklady
- The class felt eternal because I was so bored.
- This rain seems eternal; it has lasted all week.
- Their eternal arguments make the office a difficult place to work.
- Waiting for test results can feel eternal.
- Cleaning this big house is an eternal job for her.
adjective
C1
property
3
unchanging and timeless
Not changing and always true or always the same, no matter how much time passes.
Vzorec užití:
eternal [abstract noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners may mix this sense with the meaning of simply "old" or "traditional." "Eternal" here means that something does not change and is always valid, not just that it has existed for a long time.
Synonyma
timeless (Focuses more on not going out of fashion or not being dated.)
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unchanging (Plain and direct; stresses that something does not change over time.)
Antonyma
changeable (Stresses that something often changes or can change.)
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temporary (Highlights that something only exists for a limited period and then ends.)
Kolokace
eternal truths
|eternal love
|eternal youth
|eternal beauty
|eternal values
|eternal questions
Témata
philosophy
|emotions
|culture
|time
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The novel explores eternal questions about what makes a good life.
- They promised each other eternal love at their wedding.
- Some philosophers talk about eternal truths that are valid in every age.
- The painting has an eternal beauty that still moves people today.
- The search for meaning is an eternal human concern.
Učební příklady
- The book talks about eternal questions like life and death.
- The couple spoke of eternal love in their vows.
- Freedom and justice are often called eternal values.
- Many people look for eternal truths about right and wrong.
- Stories about eternal youth appear in many cultures.
Podstatné jméno
literary
C1
entity
4
God as the Eternal
(Usually with "the") A name for God that shows God lives forever and is outside time.
Vzorec užití:
the Eternal
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize that "the Eternal" is used as a name for God and should usually be capitalized in religious or literary writing. It is not common in everyday conversation.
Synonyma
the Almighty (Another literary or religious title for God, focusing on power rather than timelessness.)
Antonyma
mortal (Used in contrast to a god; describes a being that can die and does not exist forever.)
Kolokace
the Eternal
|pray to the Eternal
|trust in the Eternal
Témata
religion
|literature
|time
Příklady
- In the hymn, they lifted their voices to praise the Eternal.
- She wrote of her faith that the Eternal watches over every soul.
- The poet contrasts human weakness with the strength of the Eternal.
- They believed that the Eternal would guide their nation through crisis.
Učební příklady
- In this old poem, people pray to the Eternal.
- Some believers think the Eternal controls all things.
- The writer uses the word "the Eternal" instead of "God."
- He said that the Eternal will judge all people.
- The song gives thanks to the Eternal for life and hope.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
eternal
IPA
GB/ɪtˈɚnəl/
US/ɪtˈɚnəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
etern - al (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (al)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: eternal
Příbuzná slova
Related words
everlasting
adjective B2
forever
adverb A2
Negative and opposite forms
temporary
adjective A2
Výrazy
eternal damnation
1/ɪtˈɚnəl dæmnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
endless punishment in the afterlife
Endless and terrible punishment after death, especially in religious teachings about hell.
Příklady
- The sermon warned sinners of eternal damnation.
- Some people reject the idea of eternal damnation as too harsh.
- Old paintings often show scenes of eternal damnation in hell.
eternal flame
1/ɪtˈɚnəl flˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
flame kept burning as memorial
A flame that is kept burning all the time to remember a person or event.
Příklady
- An eternal flame burns at the war memorial downtown.
- They lit an eternal flame in honor of the unknown soldier.
- Tourists came to see the eternal flame at the monument.
eternal glory
1/ɪtˈɚnəl ɡlˈɔɹi/
fixed phrase
literary
never-ending fame and honor
Fame and honor that will be remembered forever.
Příklady
- The victory brought the team eternal glory in the eyes of their fans.
- He dreamed of winning eternal glory on the battlefield.
- The hero’s name lives on in eternal glory.
eternal life
1/ɪtˈɚnəl lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
life that never ends after death
Life that continues forever after a person dies, usually in a religious idea.
Příklady
- Many believers hope for eternal life in heaven.
- The priest spoke about eternal life as a gift from God.
- The book compares different religions’ views on eternal life.
eternal recurrence
1/ɪtˈɚnəl ɹɪkˈɚəns/
fixed phrase
technical
idea of events repeating forever
A philosophical idea that the world and all events repeat in the same way again and again, forever.
Příklady
- Nietzsche’s idea of eternal recurrence challenges people to affirm their lives.
- The professor gave a lecture on eternal recurrence in modern philosophy.
- The novel plays with the theme of eternal recurrence through repeated scenes.
eternal recurrence
1/ɪtˈɚnəl ɹɪkˈɚəns/
fixed phrase
literary
Endless repetition of existence
the idea that the same events happen again and again forever
Příklady
- Nietzsche's idea of eternal recurrence asks whether you would live your life again exactly the same way.
- The novel plays with eternal recurrence, returning its characters to the same choices again and again.
- For some readers, the film's time loop suggests a modern version of eternal recurrence.
eternal rest
1/ɪtˈɚnəl ɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase
formal
never-ending peace after death
Complete and never-ending peace after death, often mentioned at funerals.
Příklady
- The family prayed that she would find eternal rest.
- The ceremony ended with a blessing of eternal rest for the dead.
- The phrase "eternal rest" is common in traditional Christian prayers.
eternal triangle
1/ɪtˈɚnəl tɹˈaɪˌæŋɡəl/
idiom
romantic relationship of three people
A romantic situation where three people are involved and there is jealousy or conflict.
Příklady
- The film is about an eternal triangle between two friends and the woman they both love.
- Many classic dramas center on an eternal triangle.
- He found himself unwillingly pulled into an eternal triangle with his best friend and ex-girlfriend.
eternal truth
1/ɪtˈɚnəl tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase
formal
truth that is always valid
A fact or idea that is believed to be true at all times, in all places.
Příklady
- He argued that human equality is an eternal truth.
- Philosophers have long searched for eternal truths about justice.
- The book questions whether there can be any eternal truths in a changing world.
eternal youth
1/ɪtˈɚnəl jˈuθ/
fixed phrase
state of never growing old
A state of staying young forever and never getting old.
Příklady
- The story is about a man who searches for eternal youth.
- Cosmetic ads often promise a kind of eternal youth.
- In the legend, the magic spring gives eternal youth to anyone who drinks from it.
the Eternal City
1/ðə ɪtˈɚnəl sˈɪti/
fixed phrase
nickname for the city of Rome
A famous name for the city of Rome, suggesting that it will last forever.
Příklady
- They spent their honeymoon in the Eternal City.
- The guidebook includes a short history of why Rome is called the Eternal City.
- Millions of tourists visit the Eternal City every year.