Ere (conjunction)

Before.

Origin:

Old english, from germanic.

Examples:

1. Ere we reach the summit, we must first pass through the treacherous ice.
2. Ere the sun rises, we must be on our way.
3. Ere I knew it, the day had passed by.
4. Ere long, the project will be completed.
5. Ere I could react, the opportunity had passed.