revelation

Everyday

1. A surprising fact that is made known, often a secret. tree →
2. The act of making something known. tree →
3. Something or someone surprisingly good: «the new player was a revelation». tree →
4. (church) Christians and other believers say God shows truth to people by revelation. tree →
5. (Bible) Revelation, the last book of the New Testament, full of visions about the end of the world. tree →

In the lessons

In stories a revelation is a big twist: a secret is uncovered. In news it is a fact that comes out. In church and Bible lessons, the Book of Revelation (not «Revelations») is the final book, written by John. Phrases: «a shocking revelation», «come as a revelation», «the Book of Revelation».

Examples

• The revelation that the butler was the thief shocked everyone. tree →
• The new goalkeeper was a revelation this season. tree →
• Learning to swim was a revelation for her. tree →
• Christians believe the Bible is God's revelation. tree →
• The Book of Revelation describes a new heaven and a new earth. tree →
• The diary contained some surprising revelations. tree →
• It was in this casual way that Wendy one morning made a disquieting revelation. tree →

Note

Countable: revelations. Verb: «reveal». The Bible book is called «Revelation», singular; saying «Revelations» is a common mistake. Capital letter for the book.