(Old Testament) Adams wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adams rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

[ Syn: eve ]

the day before; he always arrives on the eve of her departure'

the period immediately before something; on the eve of the French Revolution'

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall); he enjoyed the evening light across the lake

[ Syn: evening , even , eventide ]