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Este verbete ainda não foi traduzido para o seu idioma, portanto o original é exibido abaixo.
eve
This term carries a sense of anticipation or suspense, often marking a threshold between a period of waiting and a significant occurrence. When used for holidays, it specifically denotes the evening or the entire day preceding the feast, creating a distinct temporal boundary for ritual or celebration.
In a political or historical context, the word shifts from a literal calendar date to a metaphorical window of time. It describes the precarious moment just before a major shift in power or a systemic change, emphasizing the tension and the feeling that an inevitable event is about to unfold.
Meanings
Examples
The city was quiet on the eve of the great battle.
Let us meet on the eve of the festival to prepare the offerings.
The company stood on the eve of a complete digital transformation.
I spent the eve of my wedding feeling a mix of terror and excitement.
The world was on the eve of a new era of exploration.