특정한 시간이나 사건의 이전에.
Before a specified time or event.
예문:
"The knight vowed to return to the castle ere daybreak."
"Ere long, the truth of the matter was revealed to the public."
어떠한 동작이나 사건이 일어나기 전에.
Before a particular action or event happens.
예문:
"Ere the sun had set, the weary travelers reached the inn."
"He sought his father's forgiveness ere he breathed his last."
무엇을 하느니 차라리 또는 ~하기보다는.
Rather than or sooner than, expressing a preference or priority.
예문:
"I would die a thousand deaths ere I betray my country."
"She would suffer in silence ere she asked for help from her enemies."