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eve

Pronunciation: [iːv]

Word

Context: "time"

(noun) the evening or the day before a special event or holiday. It's a time when people celebrate or prepare for something important, like Christmas Eve before Christmas day.

Example

We always have a big dinner on Christmas Eve with family and friends.

Example

He didn't want to celebrate New Year's Eve this year.

Example

What are your plans for Halloween Eve?

Context: "relationship"

(noun) the time just before an important event, usually indicating a feeling of excitement or anticipation. For example, in the eve before a birthday, you might feel excited about the next day's celebration.

Example

On the eve of her birthday, she felt very happy and excited.

Example

He wasn't looking forward to the eve before the big test.

Example

How do you feel on the eve before a holiday?

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