26984 words

eve

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
the day or period before an important event:

Examples:

on the eve of Mrs Clayton was speaking to Arab journalists in Paris on the eve of her visit to Egypt.
Christmas Eve Where did you spend Christmas Eve?
New Year's Eve Sheena always throws a party on New Year's Eve.
2
the evening
3
the first woman, according to the biblical story of how the world was made
4
the evening or day before a holiday, or the period immediately before an important event:

Examples:

New Year’s Eve
the eve of the election

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