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Meaning of the word eve in English

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eve

US /iːv/
UK /iːv/
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Noun

1.

the period of time immediately before an event or activity

Example:
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The city was bustling on the eve of the festival.
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They held a small gathering on Christmas Eve.
Synonym:
vigilforefrontprelude
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Related Word:
Christmas EveNew Year's Eve