On the eve of Meaning in English
expression
ON thuh EEV uhv
on thuh EEV ov
Definition
Used to mean right before or just ahead of an important event or occasion. It refers to the period shortly before something happens, usually something significant.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; commonly used for major events (e.g., elections, holidays, historical changes). Not for everyday events. Often appears in news, speeches, or writing about important moments.
Spanish: en la víspera dePortuguese (BR): na véspera dePortuguese (PT): na véspera deChinese (Simplified): 在...的前夕Chinese (Traditional): 在...的前夕Hindi: की पूर्व संध्या परArabic: في عشيةBengali: প্রাক্কালে - আগের সন্ধ্যায়Russian: наканунеJapanese: 前夜（ぜんや） - 前晩（ぜんばん）Vietnamese: vào đêm trước - ngay trướcKorean: 전날 - 직전Turkish: arifesinde - hemen öncesindeUrdu: عین موقع پر - سے ایک دن پہلےIndonesian: menjelang - pada malam sebelum
Example Sentences
We met on the eve of her birthday.
basic
They made their announcement on the eve of the festival.
basic
The treaty was signed on the eve of the war.
basic
Nervous excitement filled the room on the eve of the big game.
natural
She stayed up late on the eve of her wedding, unable to sleep.
natural
Stocks fell sharply on the eve of the announcement.
natural