Eon (Noun)
Meaning 1
The longest division of geological time.
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Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
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Meaning 2
An immeasurably long period of time; "oh, that happened eons ago".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Dinosaurs roamed the earth eons ago, long before humans even existed.
- The company has been in business for eons, but it's still struggling to stay afloat.
- I haven't seen my old friend in eons, we're going to catch up at the reunion.
- The ancient city was hidden away for eons, until it was rediscovered by archaeologists.
- The universe has been expanding for eons, and it's still growing to this day.
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Meaning 3
(Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe.
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Nouns denoting people.