Synonyms for

Eve

Verb / i:v / Another word for eve — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The day or evening before a special event.

Synonyms & similar words

evening eventide eve even preparation anticipation countdown lead-up forenight vigil expectation foresight foresightedness foresightfulness prospect anticipatory excitement hope pre-event pre-party pre-celebration

Synonyms by register

Formal

vigil eve of

Informal

night before day before

Literary

vespers twilight

Antonyms

morning dawn daybreak sunrise beginning start

Common collocations

  • Christmas eve
  • New Year's eve
  • eve of battle
  • eve of destruction
  • eve of the wedding
  • eve of the revolution
  • eve of the election

Word family

noun eve

Usage note

Primarily refers to the evening or day immediately preceding a significant event, holiday, or date. Often used in phrases like 'Christmas Eve' or 'New Year's Eve'.

Example sentences

  1. I am excited for the eve of my birthday party.
  2. We always have a big dinner on the eve of Thanksgiving.
  3. On the eve of the wedding, the bride and groom rehearsed their vows.
  4. She wrapped all the presents on the eve of Christmas.
  5. The fireworks show always happens on the eve of New Year's Day.

Quotes

  • The night is the hardest time to be alive and 4am knows all my secrets. - Poppy Z. Brite
  • A little evil is good for the soul. - Tom Rosenthal
  • The night is the hardest time to be alive and 4am knows all my secrets. - Poppy Z. Brite

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