eve

Meanings

• noun

  The last day before a new day begins, often celebrated as the end of one cycle and the beginning of another.

  - "The party on New Year's Eve is famous for its grandeur."
  - "We often make resolutions on New Year's Eve."
  - "The clock strikes twelve on New Year's Eve."

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Pronunciation

1. /iːv/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1235924"

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Antonyms

evening , winter

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Synonyms

een , eventide , forenight

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eve
give , five , hive , jive , rive , shrive , rive

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Variants

List of all variants of eve that leads to same result
eve , eves , ewe , Eve , adam-and-eve , adam-and-eves , Saint Agnes' Eve , Saint Agnes' Eves , St. Agnes' Eve , St. Agnes' Eves , Christmas Eve , New Year's Eve , Curie , Eve Curie

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English ifan, meaning 'evening' or 'nightfall'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. In ancient Rome, Janus, the god of beginnings, was honored on New Year's Eve.

2. The first New Year's Day was celebrated around 2000 BC in ancient Babylon.

3. In some parts of Europe, people dress up as animals and go door-to-door on New Year's Eve.

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Related Concepts

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1. New Year's Day: The day following New Year's Eve, marking the start of a new year.

2. Nocturnal: Relating to or active during the night.

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Culture

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New Year's Eve is celebrated worldwide with various customs and traditions. In many countries, people gather to watch the ball drop in Times Square, New York City, at midnight. In Spain, people eat twelve grapes at midnight for good luck. In Denmark, they smash plates against their neighbors' doors for good fortune.

How to Memorize "eve"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a clock striking twelve at midnight on New Year's Eve.
   - Imagine a calendar with New Year's Eve marked.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eve' with the image of a party or celebration.
   - Connect 'eve' with the idea of a new beginning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Every Year, Vividly Enjoy'.
   - Use the acronym 'New Year's Eve: Notable Evening'.

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