ERE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

ere

preposition

ˈer

Definition of ere

as in before

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

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In response, Turkey’s Defense Ministry said Thursday there was no Turkish military delegation at the Syrian air base before or during Israel’s attack.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
If successful, the approach could give exploration teams another way to narrow down promising areas before bringing in drilling equipment.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

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