Eaves

Pronunciation: /ivz/

Definitions of eaves

noun the part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building

Example Sentences

A1 The bird built its nest under the eaves of the house.

A2 I like to sit on the porch swing and watch the rain fall from the eaves.

B1 The eaves of the building were decorated with intricate carvings.

B2 The old cottage had charming wooden eaves that added to its quaint appearance.

C1 The architect designed the house with large eaves to provide shade in the summer.

C2 The eaves of the cathedral were adorned with beautiful stained glass windows.

Examples of eaves in a Sentence

formal The birds built their nests in the eaves of the house.

informal I saw a squirrel peeking out from the eaves of the roof.

slang I love chilling on the eaves with a good book.

figurative The eaves of the forest whispered secrets to those who listened closely.

Grammatical Forms of eaves

• plural: eaves
• comparative: more eaved
• superlative: most eaved
• present tense: eaves
• future tense: will eave
• perfect tense: have eaved
• continuous tense: is eaving
• singular: eave
• positive degree: eave
• infinitive: to eave
• gerund: eaving
• participle: eaved

Origin and Evolution of eaves

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'eaves' originated from Old English 'efes' meaning edge or border.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'eaves' evolved to specifically refer to the overhanging edges of a roof that provide shelter from the rain.