ERE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word ERE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ERE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Ere

Speech Type: Conjunction

Etymology:

Old English ǣr, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch eer and German eher

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɛː
Dialects: British English
Definition:

before in time

Short Definition:

before

Examples:
  • I was driven for some half mile ere we stopped
  • ere anything great had been accomplished, Edward directed his course towards the African coast

Word: Ere

Speech Type: Preposition

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɛː
Dialects: British English
Definition:

before (a specified time)

Short Definition:

before

Examples:
  • we hope you will return ere long

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