Ere
[eə] or [ɛr]
Definition
(adv.) Before; sooner than.
(adv.) Rather than.
(v. t.) To plow. [Obs.] See Ear, v. t.
Editor: Ronda
Synonyms and Synonymous
ad. [Poetical.] Before, sooner than.
prep. [Poetical.] Before, prior to.
Editor: Margaret
Definition
adv. before sooner.—prep. before.—conj. sooner than.—advs. Erelong′ before long: soon; Erenow′ before this time; Erewhile′ formerly: some time before.
Edited by Augustus
Examples
- Let it suffice h ere to state that Rutherford assumes that the greater mass of the atom consis ts o f negatively charged particles rotating about a positive nucle us. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- I had heard that very voice ere this, and compulsory observation had forced on me a theory as to what it boded. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Did I not say we should see unusual things ere long? Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Prove yourself true ere I cherish you, was his ordinance; and how difficult he made that proof! Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Not so much as the vorth o' that 'ere old umberella o' yourn,' replied Sam. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- The thing delivering such utterance must rest ere it could repeat the effort. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- That 'ere queer customer, and the melan-cholly chap with the black hair. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I never did see such prime company as that 'ere boy; he'll be the death of me, I know he will. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Presently Rose showed her the attention of asking, ere she turned the leaf, Are you ready? Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Ere the distribution of good things commenced, a brief grace was pronounced by Mr. Hall and sung by the children. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Ere long, some noted singers and musicians dawned upon the platform: as these stars rose, the comet-like professor set. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Then I'll tell you wot it is,' said Mr. Weller, after a short meditation, 'this is a case for that 'ere confidential pal o' the Chancellorship's. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I'll mention that 'ere, Sir,' rejoined Sam. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I'm wery much mistaken if that 'ere Jingle worn't a-doin somethin' in the water-cart way! Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I am very ill, I know, she said ere long. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
Editor: Sharon