eve

noun
UK: /iːv/
US: /iːv/

  1. The period immediately before something; especially the day or evening before an event.

    1. I'm busy on the eve of the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. On the eve of the election, tensions were incredibly high everywhere. [ ] [ ]

  2. The evening or day before a religious festival or holiday.

    1. Christmas Eve is always a magical time. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many families attend a special service on the eve of Easter. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

verge brink threshold

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "eve" in English means: The period immediately before something; especially the day or evening before an event., The evening or day before a religious festival or holiday..

The phonetic transcription of "eve" is /iːv/ in British English and /iːv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "eve": verge, brink, threshold.

Example usage of "eve": "I'm busy on the eve of the party.". More examples on the page.