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    timely
    /ˈtʌɪmli/

    adjective

    • 1. done or occurring at a favourable or useful time; opportune: "a timely warning"

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  2. given or made available at a suitable moment, esp. now: timely advice. (Definition of timely from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of timely.

  3. The meaning of TIMELY is coming early or at the right time. How to use timely in a sentence.

  4. happening at the best possible moment: a timely reminder. The change in the exchange rate provided a timely boost to the company's falling profits. Synonym. well timed. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. At the right time. (as) regular as clockwork idiom. (right) on time phrase. cue. dot. on the dot idiom. opportunely. prompt.

  5. Define timely. timely synonyms, timely pronunciation, timely translation, English dictionary definition of timely. adj. time·li·er , time·li·est Occurring at a suitable or opportune time; well-timed. adv. In time; opportunely. time′li·ness n. American Heritage®...

  6. Timely definition: occurring at a suitable time; opportune; well-timed. See examples of TIMELY used in a sentence.

  7. adjective. /ˈtaɪmli/ happening at exactly the right time synonym opportune. A nasty incident was prevented by the timely arrival of the police. This has been a timely reminder to us all. I was grateful for your timely intervention. All claims must be dealt with in a professional and timely manner.

  8. adjective. A timely event happens at a moment when it is useful, effective, or relevant. [approval] The recent outbreak is a timely reminder that this disease is a serious health hazard. The exhibition is timely, since 'self-taught' art is catching on in a big way.

  9. If something is finished quickly or on time, then it's been done in a timely manner. Homework, thank-you notes, and your taxes are just a few things that you should complete in a timely manner.

  10. timely. adjective. uk / ˈtaɪmli / us. Add to word list Add to word list. happening or done at exactly the right time. Opposite. untimely. (Definition of timely from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  11. Timely definition: Occurring at a suitable or opportune time; well-timed.