Eve: meaning, definitions and examples

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eve

 

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Noun
Context #1 | Noun

time period

Eve refers to the period of time immediately preceding an event, particularly a significant one. Most commonly, it is associated with the evening or the day before a holiday or special occasion. For instance, Christmas Eve is the night before Christmas Day, while New Year's Eve is celebrated the night before New Year's Day. This term often evokes a sense of anticipation and festivity. It is used in various cultural contexts to denote a time of gathering and celebration.

Synonyms

evening, night, preceding day

Examples of usage

  • We decorated the house on Christmas Eve.
  • Many people attend parties on New Year's Eve.
  • The eve of the wedding is filled with excitement.

Translations

Translations of the word "eve" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น eve

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคˆเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eve

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ malam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั”ะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Ewa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รˆve

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Eva

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Havva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๋ธŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูˆุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Eva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Eva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคๅจƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Eva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Eva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะ•ะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Hษ™va

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Eva

Etymology

The word 'eve' originates from Old English 'รฆfen', which translates to 'evening'. It has its roots in Proto-Germanic '*aifrล' which also related to the concept of evening or dusk. Over time, the word evolved and began to encompass the period preceding significant events. In Middle English, the term became 'eve', with the modern spelling solidifying in the early modern period. The connection between 'eve' and celebrations, particularly religious and cultural ones, became prominent in various societies, highlighting the approach of joyous occasions. The emotional connotation associated with the term has persisted, making it a staple in both everyday language and festive traditions.

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