ere

[er]

ere Definition

• 1. before (a specified time)
• 2. until

Using ere: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ere" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I had never seen such a beautiful sunset ere that day.

• Example

  He waited ere the train arrived.

• Example

  Ere long, the sun will set.

• Example

  Ere we proceed, let's review the plan.

ere Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ere

• before
• until
• prior to

Phrases with ere

• ere now

  used to express surprise or protest

  Example

  Ere now, what's all this shouting about?

• ere this

  before now

  Example

  Ere this, he had already left the building.

• sooner than (or before) one can say Jack Robinson

  very quickly or suddenly

  Example

  Ere I could say Jack Robinson, the car had already passed by.

Origins of ere

from Old English 'ǣr'

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Summary: ere in Brief

'Ere' [er] means 'before (a specified time)' or 'until'. It is a conjunction used to indicate time. Examples include 'Ere long, the sun will set.' and 'Ere we proceed, let's review the plan.' 'Ere' can also be used in phrases like 'ere now' to express surprise or protest.