betimes

adverb

Definition of betimesnext
as in seasonably

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  1. promptly
  2. immediately
  3. early
  4. instantly
Adverb
  • The new regulations require district staff members to explain the process to file Title IX complaints or promptly contact complainants to discuss supportive measures like counseling or schedule changes.
    Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The authority’s chairman, Janno Lieber, promised that the contract to begin the tunneling work for the extension of the Second Avenue Subway into East Harlem would be issued promptly.
    Nolan Hicks, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • The Spartans opened up with two passing touchdowns for a 14-0 lead to immediately put the Mountain West conference leaders on edge.
    Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • And suddenly, Saric transformed into Jokic, in one sense, anyway: his exit from the game immediately resulted in disaster.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • In Louisiana, a law to place the Ten Commandments in all public classrooms was blocked by a federal judge earlier this month.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • That contrasts with a poll from Emerson College and The Hill taken earlier this month that shows Cruz at 48% and Allred at 44%.
    John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of early
Adverb
  • Predictive analytics work to automate lead scoring in B2B marketing, instantly grouping prospects by their engagement level that fits within your company’s ideal customer profile to improve lead quality and increase business outcomes.
    Jonathan Schwartz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Find it on Amazon Bring Your Memories to Life with the Kodak Dock Plus Printer Print and cherish your favorite memories instantly with the Kodak Dock Plus photo printer.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of instantly
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betimes

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