betimes

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(bĭ-tīmz') pronunciation
adv.
  1. In good time; early: "A beneficent microclimate brings out the camellias betimes" (John Russell).
  2. Once in a while; on occasion.
  3. Archaic. Quickly; soon.

[Middle English bitimes : bi, by; see by1 + time, time; see time + -es, adv. suff.; see -s3.]


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adverb

  1. Before the expected time: ahead, beforehand, early. Idioms: ahead of time, in advance, with time to spare. See time.
  2. Once in a while; at times: intermittently, occasionally, periodically, sometimes, sporadically. Idioms: ever andagainanon, now andagainthen. See continue/stop/pause.

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IN BRIEF: In good time; early.

pronunciation A beneficent spring brings out the roses betimes.

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  • Relative Time - betimes: (adv) in a short or good time; occasionally; early


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Betimes Black Cloudmasses (2008 Album by Aethenor)
Aethenor (Rock Band, 2000s)