betimes

adverb

Definition of betimesnext
as in seasonably

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  1. seasonably
  2. promptly
  3. immediately
  4. early
  5. instantly
Adverb
  • Behind the front, breezy northerly winds will usher in drier air and cooler temperatures, with morning lows dropping into the 50s and afternoon highs settling into the 70s — much closer to seasonably normal levels for early November.
    — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The material is light enough for warmer days while still feeling seasonably appropriate.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of seasonably
Adverb
  • Anyone developing respiratory or eye symptoms after animal exposure should seek medical evaluation promptly.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The state Department of Environmental Conservation promptly issued a stop-work order.
    — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • The Monterey County district attorney’s office did not immediately respond to questions from The Times.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Spokespersons for Hinojosa and Talarico did not immediately respond to requests for comment Friday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • As speaker, Bacon will oversee a 49-member Democratic supermajority in the House when the legislature reconvenes early next year.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Study participants who drank warm water were also able to pass gas significantly earlier than those who did not.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of early
Adverb
  • The soft, lightweight layer features ribbed detailing that instantly dresses up classic jeans or trousers.
    — Kaitlin Gates, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Step inside the glassy tower and the mood softens instantly; warm wood panelling, geometric latticework and ikebana arrangements nod to traditional craftsmanship; lantern-like lighting casts a gentle glow across stone floors and neutral textiles.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of instantly
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“Betimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betimes. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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