betimes

adverb

be·times bi-ˈtīmz

bē-

Synonyms of betimes next

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1

: in good time : early

2

archaic : in a short time : speedily

3

: at times : occasionally

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Betimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betimes. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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Kids Definition

betimes

adverb

be·times bi-ˈtīmz

: in time : early

was up betimes this morning

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