eve; the day/night before; the moment before a major event
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
the eve; the day or night before a specific date
neutralLiterally refers to the evening or day before a holiday or special occasion.
On Christmas Eve, the streets are decorated with colorful lights.
He returned to his hometown on the eve of the Spring Festival.
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On the eve of National Day, a grand rehearsal was held in the square.
noun
the moment just before a major event; the brink
neutralUsed metaphorically to describe the tense, anticipatory period immediately preceding a significant change, battle, or decision.
On the eve of the college entrance exam, he was too nervous to sleep.
On the eve of the company's IPO, the internal atmosphere was both excited and anxious.
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On the eve of war, the border area was eerily calm.
This negotiation is the final meeting on the eve of the signing of the peace agreement.