eve
Translation
eve, the day before, the period before
Examples
We are leaving on Christmas Eve.
We are leaving on Christmas Eve.
It was the eve of the final examination.
It was the eve of the final examination.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the day or period of time immediately before (sth.) On the eve of the election, the polls were close.
Similar Words
Synonyms: day before, vigil
Etymology
A shortening of the word 'evening', from Old English 'ǣfen'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'evening'. The 'eve' is the evening before a special day, like Christmas Eve.