Synonyms for betimes


Grammar : Adv
Spell : bih-tahymz
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈtaɪmz


Définition of betimes

Origin :
  • "at an early period," early 14c., from betime (c.1300, from be- + time) + adverbial genitive -s.
  • adv sometimes
Example sentences :
  • She sent for me betimes, and I went in fear and trembling of her wrath and scorn.
  • Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini
  • They do call me 'Darby the Blast' betimes, av that 'a a name.
  • Extract from : « Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • She would be betimes at the hospital to-morrow, and she would leave it late.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • The next morning betimes Ben presented himself at the Emporium.
  • Extract from : « In Apple-Blossom Time » by Clara Louise Burnham
  • An' what'll the master be sayin' if he's wantin' you betimes?
  • Extract from : « Reels and Spindles » by Evelyn Raymond
  • He had taken his night-cap and turned in betimes, so as to be up at reveille.
  • Extract from : « Tonio, Son of the Sierras » by Charles King
  • He scented a hard day's work ahead of him, and was anxious to be at it betimes.
  • Extract from : « The Octopus » by Frank Norris
  • On the following morning, Albert was off betimes to his work.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 344, June, 1844 » by Various
  • And then, if I expect to rise early, I must turn in betimes.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 100, February, 1866 » by Various
  • She has stabbed her lover overnight, and is repenting it betimes the next morning.
  • Extract from : « The Marble Faun, Volume II. » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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