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eve Definition

• 1. the day or period of time immediately before an event or occasion
• 2. the evening

Using eve: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "eve" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We always have a big dinner on Christmas Eve.

• Example

  The eve of the election was filled with anticipation and anxiety.

• Example

  She arrived home late in the eve.

eve Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for eve

• vigil
• evening
• day before
• night before

Phrases with eve

• New Year's Eve

  the last day of the year, December 31st, celebrated with parties and social gatherings

  Example

  They spent New Year's Eve watching fireworks and drinking champagne.

• All Hallows' Eve

  the night of October 31st, celebrated as Halloween

  Example

  On All Hallows' Eve, children dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating.

• Christmas Eve

  the day before Christmas Day, celebrated with family gatherings and traditions

  Example

  We always open one present on Christmas Eve.

Origins of eve

from Old English 'ǣfen', meaning 'evening'

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Summary: eve in Brief

The term 'eve' [iv] refers to the day or period of time immediately before an event or occasion, or the evening. It is often used in reference to holidays or special occasions, such as 'New Year's Eve' or 'Christmas Eve.'