Betimes
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈtaɪmz/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Betimes is an adverb meaning (dated) In good season or time; early, especially in the morning; seasonably.
Meaning
(dated) In good season or time; early, especially in the morning; seasonably.
More Meanings
- (archaic) In a short time, soon; quickly, forthwith.
Example Sentences
Smart lad to slip betimes away From fields where glory does not stay.
However they dined very early, for the winter dusk fell betimes at this season [...].
I was up betimes in the morning, but Holmes was afoot earlier still, for I saw him as I dressed, coming up the drive.
Reproving betimes with sharpness...and afterward showing forth an increase of love toward him whom thou hast reproved[…]
Synonyms for betimes
Depending on context, synonyms include early.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include early, anon, forthwith, astir, fairly, belike.
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