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Ere - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Ere is a poetic or archaic preposition or conjunction meaning before in time or place. It is often used in literature, as in ere sunrise or ere long.

ere

/ɛr/ /ɛə/

Definition:

Poetic or archaic term meaning "before" in time or place.

Synonyms:

before, prior to, sooner than

Part of Speech:

preposition, conjunction

Antonyms:

after, following

Common Collocations:

ere long, ere now, ere sunset

Derivatives:

erenow, erewhile

Usage Tips:

Use "ere" in poetic or formal contexts to mean "before"; avoid in casual speech.

Common Phrases:

ere long, ere now, ere the dawn

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "ǣr," meaning "before" in time or position.

Examples:

  • 1. The sun rose ere the birds began to sing.
  • 2. She left ere the party ended.
  • 3. Ere long, the storm will pass.
  • 4. He arrived ere midnight struck.

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