betimes

Adverb

Meaning

In good season or time; before it is late; seasonably; early.

In a short time; soon; speedily; forth with.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

early sometimes soon directly quickly occasionally shortly ahead periodically promptly presently beforehand timely speedily anon
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Antonyms

after later long late next eventually
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Examples

I watch over you betimes to protect you from wild beasts in human form. Ignatius of Antioch

Small habits well pursued betimes May reach the dignity of crimes. Hannah More

Next morning I was up betimes -- I sent the Crier round, All with his bell and gold-laced hat to say I'd give a pound To find that little vulgar Boy, who'd gone and used me so; But when the Crier cried, 'O Yes! Richard Harris Barham

He that would be old long must begin betimes. Portuguese Proverb

He that would be old long, must be old betimes. English Proverb

He who buys betimes buys cheaply. Italian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

betimbered betime betimely betine betined betise