Definitions for betimes
bɪˈtaɪmzbe·times

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. early, betimesadverb

   in good time

   "he awoke betimes that morning"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. betimesadverb

   In good season or time; early, especially in the morning.

2. betimesadverb

   In a short time, soon.

3. Etymology: bitimes, from bi + time and adverbial -s.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Betime, Betimesadverb

   Etymology: from by and time; that is, by the proper time.

   1. Seasonably; early.

   Send succours, lords, and stop the rage betime. William Shakespeare, Henry VI. p. ii.

   To measure life, learn thou betimes, and know
   Toward solid good what leads the nearest way. Par. Reg.

   2. Soon; before long time has passed.

   Whiles they are weak, betimes with them contend;
   For when they once to perfect strength do grow,
   Strong wars they make. Fairy Queen, b. ii. c. iv. st. 34.

   He tires betimes, that spurs too fast betimes. William Shakespeare, Rich. II.

   There be some have an over early ripeness in their years, which fadeth betimes: these are first, such as have brittle wits, the edge whereof is soon turned. Francis Bacon, Essays.

   Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth; that is, enter upon a religious course betimes. John Tillotson, sermon i.

   Short is the date, alas! of modern rhymes;
   And ’tis but just to let them live betimes. Alexander Pope, Essay on Crit.

   3. Early in the day.

   He that drinks all night, and is hanged betimes in the morning, may sleep the sounder next day. William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure.

   They rose betimes in the morning, and offered sacrifice. 1 Macc. iv. 52.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. betimes

   Betimes is an adverb which means early or ahead of time, inconveniently soon or occasionally. It is typically used in literary, old-fashioned or archaic contexts.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Betimesadverb

   in good season or time; before it is late; seasonably; early

2. Betimesadverb

   in a short time; soon; speedily; forth with

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Betimes

   be-tīmz′, adv. in good time: early: seasonably: speedily. [Pfx. be-, and Time, with adv. gen. -s; like besides from beside.]

How to pronounce betimes?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say betimes in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of betimes in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of betimes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of betimes in a Sentence

1. Mahabharata:

   Death comes, and makes a man his prey, A man whose powers are yet unspent; Like one on gathering flowers intent, Whose thoughts are turned another way. Begin betimes to practise good, Lest fate surprise thee unawares Amid thy round of schemes and cares; To-morrow?s task to-day conclude.*

2. William Shakespeare:

   Not a whit, we defy augury: there's a special providence in the fall of a sparrow. If it be now, 'tis not to come; if it be not to come, it will be now; if it be not now, yet it will come: the readiness is all: since no man has aught of what he leaves, what is't to leave betimes?

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=betimes
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Betimes
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=betimes
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betimes
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=betimes