Behold, as wilde asses in the desart, goe they foorth to their worke, rising betimes for a pray: the wildernes yeeldeth food for them, and for their children.
Source: wiktionary
Betimes
/bɪˈtaɪmz/
Synonyms for "betimes" (36 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (8)
Strong matches (10)
beforehandbeforetimeby and bydirectlyearlyere longever and againever and anonforesightedlyhere and there
Related words (18)
in a momentin a whilein advancein anticipationin due coursein due timenow and againnow and thenonce and againoversoonprecociouslyprematurelypresentlyseasonablyshortlysoontimely
Adverb(1 words)
in advance
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: early, after a while, ahead, ahead of time, anon.
- Sentence evidence is available for betimes, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "betimes".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "betimes"
Keep "betimes" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "betimes" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "betimes", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "betimes" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
1 entriestemporal adverb
More specific
3 entriesCollocations
4 entriesbetimes at dawnbetimes before dawnbetimes in historybetimes the sun rises
Sample sentences
8 total sentences available.
They slept well that night and betimes next morning the mother of Alaeddin arose and went with her bowl to the King's court which she found closed.
Source: wiktionary
“I’ll answer for it, that he hath faced both the Catalan and the Moor, in his time, young as he may seem. Thou knowest that the nobles are wont to carry their sons, as children, early into the fight, that they may learn the deeds of chivalry betimes.”
Source: wiktionary
Smart lad to slip betimes away From fields where glory does not stay.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "betimes"?
Closest matches include early, after a while, ahead, ahead of time, anon.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "betimes"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.