betime

Meanings

• adverb

  before a particular time

  - "He arrived betime to catch the train."
  - "We should leave betime to avoid traffic."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with betime
chime , crime , prime , time

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Variants

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be living on borrowed time

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Etymology

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Old English 'bēo-tym' or 'bēo-tīm', from 'bēo' meaning 'live' and 'tym' or 'tīm' meaning 'time'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'betime' is rarely used in modern English, but it can add a touch of elegance and formality to your writing or speech.

2. In Middle English, 'betime' was also used as a verb, meaning 'to set a time for' or 'to appoint'.

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Related Concepts

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1. before: Related concept: 'before' refers to an earlier point in time or sequence.

2. punctuality: Related concept: 'betime' is closely associated with the concept of punctuality.

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Culture

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In literature, 'betime' is often used to indicate arriving early or being punctual. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago advises Roderigo to 'go to your death betime'.

How to Memorize "betime"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'betime' as an adverb meaning 'before a particular time'. Imagine yourself arriving early to an event and using the word 'betime' to describe your actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'betime' with the idea of being punctual and arriving early.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Before Each Time Is My Goal'. This can help you remember that 'betime' means 'before a particular time'.

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