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timely
[ tahym-lee ]
/ ˈtaɪm li /
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Definition of timely
adjective, time·li·er, time·li·est.
occurring at a suitable time; opportune; well-timed: Our priority is to identify threats against the U.S. and provide accurate, timely warnings.
occurring within an expected time frame; prompt: To ensure timely delivery, orders with multiple products may ship separately.
Archaic. early.
adverb
seasonably; opportunely.
Archaic. early or soon.
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Origin of timely
synonym study for timely
1. See opportune.
OTHER WORDS FROM timely
time·li·ness, nounpre·time·ly, adjectiveWords nearby timely
timeline, timeline bar, timeliness, time loan, time lock, timely, time machine, time management, time money, time note, Timentin
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British Dictionary definitions for timely
timely
/ (ˈtaɪmlɪ) /
adjective, adverb -lier or -liest
at the right or an opportune or appropriate time
an archaic word for early
Derived forms of timely
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