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betimes

/bəˈtaɪmz/
Meanings
  • adjective

    before the expected or usual time; earlier than necessary or normal

    - "He arrived betimes and found his friends already assembled."
    - "The train was scheduled to leave at 5 pm, but we boarded betimes to avoid any delays."
Pronunciation
  1. /bəˈtaɪmz/



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Rhymes
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chimes , crimes , dimes , jimes , mimes , times
Variants
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betimes
Etymology
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Old English begeotan, begeoten 'to make ready, prepare, get ready, bring up, educate'; past participle of began 'to begin'. The word 'betimes' is derived from the past participle of 'beget', which means 'to bring forth, produce, or cause to come into existence'. In Middle English, 'betimes' was used to mean 'at the right time' or 'in good time'.

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  1. The word 'betimes' is related to the word 'begin'. In Old English, 'betimes' was used to mean 'at the right time' or 'in good time', and was derived from the past participle of 'beget', which means 'to begin'.

  2. In Middle English, 'betimes' was used to mean 'before the expected time' or 'early'.

  3. The word 'betimes' is often used in literature and poetry to convey a sense of urgency or importance. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', the three witches use the word 'betimes' to suggest that something important and perhaps ominous is about to happen.

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  1. punctuality: The quality of being on time; adhering to a schedule or deadline.

  2. forethought: The ability to plan and prepare for future events or situations.

  3. anticipation: The feeling of excitement or eagerness in anticipation of an event or experience.

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In literature, the word 'betimes' has been used to convey a sense of urgency or importance. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', the three witches say, 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair, / Hover through the fog and filthy air, / Expose thine ear to the yelping dog, / Give it this ear; and, merry pranks, / When thou presently meet the king, / Hail King, thou speckled snake!', suggesting that something important and perhaps ominous is about to happen. In music, the word 'betimes' has been used in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of longing or nostalgia. For example, in the traditional English folk song 'The Sunne Rising', the line 'The cock is not yet cuckold, the priest not yet married, / The maide waking anew, hath not yet set her household, / If this morn ye'll rise so fair, to see the sunne, / Doth that assure thee, a good day is yours?' uses the word 'betimes' to convey a sense of the passing of time and the importance of making the most of each day.

How to Memorize "betimes"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the word 'betimes' as meaning 'before the expected time'. Imagine a clock ticking away, and the hand moving to the position before the hour or minute hand reaches the number. This will help you remember that 'betimes' means 'before the expected time'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'betimes' with the word 'punctuality'. Remember that being betimes means being on time or even early, and that punctuality is an important virtue.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Bring Early To Important Moments' to remember that 'betimes' means 'before the expected time'.

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