Ere — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

preposition conjunction /ˈer/

Meaning & Definition of Ere

Ere (preposition)

  1. preceding in time, earlier than, before

Ere (conjunction)

  1. before

Ere (preposition) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. earlier than

    "an old typewriter that was a relic of that ancient time ere the invention of personal computers"

    similar: afore (chiefly dialect), ahead of, before, fore (chiefly dialect), of, previous to, prior to, to, in advance of
    related: till, until, up to
    opposite: after, following

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ere

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ere:

Chiefly dialect: afore, fore

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ere

Words with the opposite meaning of Ere:

Near Antonyms of Ere

Origin & Etymology of Ere

Middle English er, from Old English ǣr, from ǣr, adverb, early, soon; akin to Old High German ēr earlier, Greek ēri early

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Ere

What does "Ere" mean?

"Ere" means preceding in time, earlier than, before. As an a preposition and a conjunction, it is defined as: preceding in time, earlier than, before.

What is another word for "Ere"?

Other words for "Ere" include afore, ahead of, before, fore, of, previous to, prior to and to. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ere" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ere"?

There are 12 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ere". Common alternatives include afore, ahead of, before, fore, of, previous to, prior to, to and in advance of.

What is the opposite of "Ere"?

Antonyms of "Ere" include after and following. Near antonyms include next, next to and since.

How do you use "Ere" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ere" in a sentence: "an old typewriter that was a relic of that ancient time ere the invention of personal computers".

Is "Ere" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ere" can be used as a preposition and a conjunction, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Ere"?

"Ere" is pronounced /ˈer/.

What is the origin of the word "Ere"?

"Ere" comes from Middle English er, from Old English ǣr, from ǣr, adverb, early, soon; akin to Old High German ēr earlier, Greek ēri early. First known use: before 12th century.