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timely
[ tahym-lee ]
adjective
- 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.
timely
/ ˈٲɪɪ /
adjective
- at the right or an opportune or appropriate time
- an archaic word for early
Derived Forms
- ˈپԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- پ··Ա noun
- ·پ· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Head of industry union Bectu, Philippa Childs, said: "We welcome this timely and incisive report from the committee which identifies many of the urgent challenges currently facing the industry and its workforce."
He is at ease on a stage and often injects timely humour — but this was different.
The Banksy Story is here for a second season, Doctor Who is back on our screens, new game South of Midnight is released, and Black Mirror makes a timely return.
"Every country must accept the return of its citizens in a timely manner when another country, including the United States, seeks to remove them," he added.
It’s legitimately heartening, as timely as it is eternal.
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