hell

Meanings

• noun

  A state or place of suffering, torment, and damnation, traditionally located in the underworld.

  - "He went to hell after committing a series of heinous crimes."
  - "The devil took him to hell for a tour of the underworld."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hell
hello , well , shell , spell

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Variants

List of all variants of hell that leads to same result
from hell , hell , hell on , hell or high water , hell to pay , hells , what the hell , Hell , Stefan Hell , Stefan Walter Hell , hell-bent , hell-for-leather , hell-raiser , hell-raisers , hell-raising , hell-raisings , Hell Gate , hell of a , all hell breaks loose , as hell , sure as hell

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English: helle, from helan to conceal, hide, from hälan to cover, heal. Related to hellan to hide, and helm to hide or protect.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'hell' appears in the Bible over 50 times.

2. In Norse mythology, hell was called Niflheim and was considered a cold and dark realm.

3. The term 'hellhole' is used to describe a place of great misery or suffering.

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Related Concepts

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1. Heaven: The concept of heaven, which is often depicted as a place of eternal happiness and peace, is closely related to the concept of hell. In many religious traditions, heaven and hell are seen as opposing realms, with heaven representing goodness and salvation, and hell representing evil and damnation.

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Culture

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In many religious and mythological traditions, hell is depicted as a place of suffering and torment for the wicked. It is often portrayed as a fiery underworld ruled by Satan or other demons. In literature, art, and music, hell has been used as a symbol of evil, damnation, and the afterlife.

How to Memorize "hell"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize hell, imagine a fiery underworld with lakes of fire, demons, and suffering souls.
   - Picture a dark, desolate landscape filled with torment and pain.
   - Imagine a place where the wicked are punished for their sins.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hell' with the concept of suffering and damnation.
   - Think of the word 'hell' as representing a place of eternal punishment.
   - Associate the word 'hell' with the devil and demons.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hell is hot, Hell is hell' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Remember that 'hell' starts with the same letter as 'hide' and 'heal', which can help you remember the etymology of the word.

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