The difference between Last night and Yestereve

When used as nouns, last night means the evening or night immediately before the present, whereas yestereve means yesterday evening.

When used as adverbs, last night means during the previous day's nighttime. during the night before today, whereas yestereve means (during) yesterday evening.

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  1. Last night as a noun (often, used adverbially):

    The evening or night immediately before the present.

    Examples:

    "He said he didn't get any sleep last night and I know he hadn't gotten much the previous night."

    "Last night was wonderful. Can I see you again?"

  1. Last night as an adverb:

    During the previous day's nighttime. During the night before today.

    Examples:

    "“We partied last night.”"

  1. Yestereve as a noun (archaic):

    Yesterday evening.

  1. Yestereve as an adverb:

    (During) yesterday evening.

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