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Ere: meaning, definitions and examples

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ere

 

[ ɪər ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

archaic usage

The term 'ere' is an archaic or poetic form of the word 'before'. It is often used in literature or historical texts to denote a time preceding a particular event or moment. Although it is not commonly used in modern English, it may still appear in classic poetry and prose. Writers often employ it to evoke a sense of antiquity or to create a specific rhythm in their work.

Synonyms

before, earlier, previously

Examples of usage

  • Ere the sun rises, we will depart.
  • She had seen many things ere her time.
  • Ere the night fell, they made their decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "ere" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aqui

🇮🇳 यहाँ

🇩🇪 hier

🇮🇩 di sini

🇺🇦 тут

🇵🇱 tutaj

🇯🇵 ここ

🇫🇷 ici

🇪🇸 aquí

🇹🇷 burada

🇰🇷 여기

🇸🇦 هنا

🇨🇿 tady

🇸🇰 tu

🇨🇳 这里

🇸🇮 tukaj

🇮🇸 hér

🇰🇿 мұнда

🇬🇪 აქ

🇦🇿 burada

🇲🇽 aquí

Etymology

The word 'ere' has its roots in Old English, originating from the word 'ǣr', which also meant 'before'. This term can be traced back to the Germanic languages, where similar forms exist in other Germanic languages such as Old High German 'eira' and Old Norse 'fyrir'. Over time, 'ere' has become less common in everyday speech, largely falling out of use during the transition to Middle and Modern English. Its continued presence in poetic and literary contexts reflects its function to create meter and emphasize a sense of time in discourse. The decline in usage has been accompanied by the rise of more straightforward terms like 'before', which have largely supplanted its function in contemporary language.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,761 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.