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timely
[ tahym-lee ]
/ ˈtaɪm li /
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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
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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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