“Eaves” or “Eves”—Which to use?

“Eaves” or “Eves”

Overview

eaves / eves are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

eaves: (noun) the overhang at the lower edge of a roof.

eves: (noun) (Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. (noun) the day before. (noun) the period immediately before something.

Pronunciation

eaves: IY·v·z

eves: IY·v·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “eaves”

…which the temple has two eaves.
This extends up to the eaves on the north side, with…
…which usually hang from the eaves of a roof, and the…
It is also features bracketed eaves and is capped with a…
…the frieze board under the eaves, the symmetric facade, and the…
…its ornamental features include overhanging eaves with exposed rafters and a…
…low hipped roof with overhanging eaves.
…Steve Christoff, Richie Dunn, Mike Eaves, Robbie Ftorek, Tom Gorence, Mark…
…by decorative brackets along its eaves.
Below the second eaves are the wall panel of…

Examples of “eves”

…expulsion from the Garden of Eden.
…is Olivia's husband and Eve's father.
and Eve's Kitchen with Eve Rubenstein.
…an understanding of geometrical population increase.
…ex-boyfriend, and later Eve's love interest.

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