betime Synonyms & Antonyms
/bɪˈtaɪm/
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Betime as a Verb
1
To occur; betide.
Betime as an Adverb
1
Betimes.
Betime in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
betime (third-person singular simple present betimes, present participle betiming, simple past and past participle betimed)
betime (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Betime
Origin of Betime
Origin 1: From Middle English bitimen (“to happen”); equivalent to be- + time (verb). Compare betide.
Origin 2: From Middle English by-tyme (“by time”); equivalent to by + time.
Word Facts for Betime
| Part of speech | verb, adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //bɪˈtaɪm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Meaning | To occur; betide |
| Verb forms | betimes, betiming, betimed |
Pronouncing Betime
Betime is pronounced //bɪˈtaɪm// and has 1 syllable.