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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Haney said it’s also timely in the aftermath of the Palisades and Eaton fires, since data show that investors are flooding the market for burned-out lots, replacing longtime locals.
From Los Angeles Times
Solomon said he "immediately" contacted OpenAI when he first read media reports that the company "did not contact law enforcement in a timely manner."
From Barron's
Massive tax refunds would have to show up, along with tariff dividends, some timely tax cuts, and truly stellar jobs reports, according to Burden.
From Salon
It’s both timely and necessary, especially in an era of rising grocery prices and heightened awareness of what and how we eat.
From Salon
"Schools need more funding to provide inclusive teaching and timely access to specialist support," he says.
From BBC
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