timely
Americanadjective
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occurring at a suitable time; opportune; well-timed.
Our priority is to identify threats against the U.S. and provide accurate, timely warnings.
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occurring within an expected time frame; prompt.
To ensure timely delivery, orders with multiple products may ship separately.
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Archaic. early.
adverb
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seasonably; opportunely.
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Archaic. early or soon.
adjective
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at the right or an opportune or appropriate time
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an archaic word for early
Related Words
See opportune.
Other Word Forms
- pretimely adjective
- timeliness noun
Etymology
Origin of timely
First recorded before 1000; Middle English tim(e)liche, Old English tīmlīce (adverb); time, -ly
Example Sentences
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O'Reilly's timely goals came two days after being named in the England squad for the forthcoming friendlies and in front of a watching Thomas Tuchel.
From BBC
NHS England said this was to "ensure timely induction of labour decision-making and strengthening of management and oversight to improve the safety and quality of care for women, babies and families".
From BBC
However, this sobering trip to the Nou Camp felt another timely reminder of the gap Newcastle have to bridge.
From BBC
But this was another timely reminder of his sheer class.
From BBC
“One Battle After Another” is a satirical action-thriller with an intense and timely exploration of American extremism that stars DiCaprio as a retired revolutionary forced back into action.
From Los Angeles Times
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