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betimes

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be·times  (b-tmz)
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.]
betimes [bɪˈtaɪmz]
adv Archaic
1. in good time; early
2. in a short time; soon
[C14 bitimes; see by, time]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.betimes - in good time; "he awoke betimes that morning"
early
Translations
betimes [bɪˈtaɪmz] ADV (liter) (= early) → temprano, al alba; (= quickly) → rápidamente; (= in good time) → a tiempo
betimes
adv (old, liter) → beizeiten (geh)


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Let parents choose betimes, the vocations and courses they mean their children should take; for then they are most flexible; and let them not too much apply themselves to the disposition of their children, as thinking they will take best to that, which they have most mind to.
The Essays by Bacon, Sir Francis View in context
In the evening he cut out the work, and went to bed early, that he might get up and begin betimes next day; but he was saved all the trouble, for when he got up in the morning the work was done ready to his hand.
Fairy Tales by Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm View in context
And whoever wanteth to have fame, must take leave of honour betimes, and practise the difficult art of--going at the right time.
Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book For All And None by Nietzsche, Friedrich View in context
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