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paradise

/ˈpærədaɪs/
English Definition
n. a place or state of perfect happiness
中文释义
天堂
Example Sentence

To botanists the cloud forest is a paradise, sheltering more orchid species than any comparable area on the continent.

对植物学家而言,这片云雾林是天堂,庇护的兰花种类比大陆上任何同等面积的地区都多。

Synonyms
Antonyms
wasteland
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “paradise”?

  1. A A light snack or drink
  2. B A place or state of perfect happiness
  3. C View; expectancy, perspective
  4. D Something given to make up for a loss
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B — A place or state of perfect happiness. “paradise” means a place or state of perfect happiness.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “a place or state of perfect happiness”?

  1. A outlook
  2. B paradise
  3. C refreshment
  4. D compensation
Show answer

B — paradise. “paradise” means a place or state of perfect happiness.

Common questions about “paradise”

What does “paradise” mean?

paradise — a place or state of perfect happiness. In Chinese: 天堂.

How do you pronounce “paradise”?

paradise is pronounced /ˈpærədaɪs/.

How is “paradise” used in a sentence?

To botanists the cloud forest is a paradise, sheltering more orchid species than any comparable area on the continent. (对植物学家而言,这片云雾林是天堂,庇护的兰花种类比大陆上任何同等面积的地区都多。)

What are synonyms for “paradise”?

haven, utopia, sanctuary — all close in meaning to paradise (a place or state of perfect happiness).

What is the opposite of “paradise”?

wasteland — each the opposite of paradise (a place or state of perfect happiness).

Is “paradise” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. paradise is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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