ere
word
/ˈɛɹ/
/ˈeə/
Definition
An old-fashioned or poetic word meaning 'before' (in time). Often found in literature, poetry, or archaic texts.
Usage & Nuances
Rare in everyday speech; mainly used in poetry, Shakespeare, or to sound formal/antique. Usually replaced by 'before' in modern English. Common phrases: 'ere long' (soon), 'ere the dawn'. Be cautious: not used in normal conversation.
Spanish: antes de que - antesPortuguese (BR): antes dePortuguese (PT): antes deChinese (Simplified): 在...之前（诗或古语）Chinese (Traditional): 在...之前（詩或古語）Hindi: के पहले (काव्य या पुरानी भाषा में)Arabic: قبل أن (شعرية / قديمة)Bengali: এর আগে (কাব্যিক বা পুরাতন ভাষা)Russian: прежде чем (устаревшее/поэтическое)Japanese: 〜する前に（詩的・古語）Vietnamese: trước khi (cổ điển hoặc thơ ca)Korean: ~하기 전에 (시적, 고어)Turkish: -meden önce (edebi/eski)Urdu: سے پہلے (شعری یا قدیم)Indonesian: sebelum (puitis/kuno)
Example Sentences
Finish your work ere you leave.
basic
He studied hard ere the exam.
basic
The sun will rise ere long.
basic
I had never met her ere that night.
natural
Wait here ere you speak to the king.
natural
Many things must happen ere we see peace.
natural