Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Betime

//bɪˈtaɪm// adv, verb

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Betimes. not-comparable

    "Send succours (lords), and stop the rage betime, Before the wound do grow uncurable; For being green, there is great hope of help.""

Verb
  1. 1
    To occur; betide. archaic, intransitive

    "Away, away, no time ſhalbe omitted, / That will be time and may by vs be fitted."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English bitimen (“to happen”); equivalent to be- + time (verb). Compare betide.

Etymology 2

From Middle English by-tyme (“by time”); equivalent to by + time.

See also for "betime"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: betime