What does eon mean?
It is a noun that means an eternity, or an infinite amount of time; forever.
How do you pronounce it?
ē′ən
OR
e·on
Where does it come from?
Eon is a variation of Aeon. It is from the Greek aiōn ‘age’.
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How do you use it?
It’s been aeons since I saw a movie at the multiplex.
Glaciers formed eons ago.