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timely

[ tahym-lee ]

adjective

timelier, timeliest.
  1. occurring at a suitable time; opportune; well-timed:

    Our priority is to identify threats against the U.S. and provide accurate, timely warnings.

  2. occurring within an expected time frame; prompt:

    To ensure timely delivery, orders with multiple products may ship separately.

  3. Archaic. early.


adverb

  1. seasonably; opportunely.
  2. Archaic. early or soon.

timely

/ ˈٲɪɪ /

adjective

  1. at the right or an opportune or appropriate time
  2. an archaic word for early
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • پ··Ա noun
  • ·پ· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of timely1

First recorded before 1000; Middle English tim(e)liche, Old English īī (adverb); time, -ly
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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."

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He is at ease on a stage and often injects timely humour — but this was different.

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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.

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"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.

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It’s legitimately heartening, as timely as it is eternal.

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