Betimes
[bi'taimz]
Definition
(adv.) In good season or time; before it is late; seasonably; early.
(adv.) In a short time; soon; speedily; forth with.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
ad. Seasonably, early, before it is too late.
Typist: Marion
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Early, beforehand, preparedly, readily
ANT:Behindhand, slowly, sluggishly, belatedly
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Definition
adv. in good time: early: seasonably: speedily.
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Examples
- In the morning, he was up betimes, and went straight to his bench and to work. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- A sorrowful indifference to existence often pressed on me--a despairing resignation to reach betimes the end of all things earthly. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Sam was up betimes next day, and having partaken of a hasty breakfast, prepared to return to London. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- He sought me a partner betimes. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- He breakfasted betimes next morning, and, desiring Sam to accompany him, set forth towards Gray's Inn Square. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Betimes he enjoyed himself in society and in trips to the counties. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- She had risen betimes to finish some little keepsake she intended for Henry. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
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