eves Definition
- 1the day or period of time immediately before an event or occasion
- 2the evening
Using eves: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "eves" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
On the eve of her wedding, she felt nervous and excited.
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We always celebrate Christmas Eve with a big dinner.
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The party will be held on the eve of the new year.
eves Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using eves
Example
The company was on the eve of destruction before the new CEO took over and turned things around.
the practice of setting the clock ahead by one hour during the summer months, so that evenings have more daylight and mornings have less
Example
I always forget to change my clocks when daylight saving time starts or ends.
the person who wakes up early and starts work early is more likely to succeed
Example
I always try to get to work early because the early bird catches the worm.
Phrases with eves
eve-teasing
the act of making unwanted sexual remarks or advances towards a woman in public
Example
Eve-teasing is a serious problem in many countries.
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On All Hallows' Eve, children dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating.
the evening of December 31st, celebrated as the end of the old year and the beginning of the new year
Example
We're planning a big party for New Year's Eve.
Origins of eves
shortened form of 'evening'
Summary: eves in Brief
'Eves' [eevz] refers to the day or period of time immediately before an event or occasion, or simply the evening. It is often used in phrases like 'On the eve of her wedding,' 'Christmas Eve,' and 'New Year's Eve.' 'Eves' also appears in idioms like 'on the eve of destruction,' indicating imminent collapse, and 'the early bird catches the worm,' meaning that those who start early are more likely to succeed.
