in the Bible
: the first woman, the wife of Adam, and the mother of Cain and Abel
Examples of eve in a Sentence
Noun (1)
from morn to eve the settlers toiled to eke a living from the harsh land
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Daniel Estrin, NPR, 11 May 2025
On the eve of trade negotiations with China, President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to drop tariffs to 80% from 145%, a level so high that trade has nearly halted between the world's two largest economies.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 May 2025
On the eve of Putin’s election in May 2000, the Kremlin published an autobiography and released a documentary packed with heartwarming anecdotes about Putin’s childhood and daily life.
—Peter Rutland, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
Speaking on the eve of what would have been his father’s 65th birthday, Gwynn discussed what’s in a name, especially one made very famous by his father.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Abdel Kareem Hana/AP TEL AVIV, Israel — On the eve of President Trump's visit to Arab allies in the Gulf, the U.S. and Israel have announced a plan to allow food and essential supplies back into Gaza after a ten-week Israeli ban that aid workers say is driving rampant hunger in the territory.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 11 May 2025
On the eve of trade negotiations with China, President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to drop tariffs to 80% from 145%, a level so high that trade has nearly halted between the world's two largest economies.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 May 2025
On the eve of Putin’s election in May 2000, the Kremlin published an autobiography and released a documentary packed with heartwarming anecdotes about Putin’s childhood and daily life.
—Peter Rutland, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
Speaking on the eve of what would have been his father’s 65th birthday, Gwynn discussed what’s in a name, especially one made very famous by his father.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
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“Eve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eve. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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