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timely

/ˈtaɪm.li/adjective, adverb2 syllables

Timely means: done or happening at the appropriate or proper time.

Synonyms for timely16

adjective, as in done or happening at the appropriate or proper time

seasonable, well-timed, well timed, opportune

adjective, as in before a time limit expires

punctual, on time

adverb, as in at an opportune time

seasonably, well-timed, apropos

also used for timely

in time, prompt, tempestive, tidy, timeful, timeous, heaven-sent, timesome

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What does timely mean?3

adjective

1

done or happening at the appropriate or proper time“a timely warning”

2

before a time limit expires“the timely filing of his income tax return”

adverb

1

at an opportune time“your letter arrived apropos”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with timely?1

three syllables

untimely
Show 40 near rhymes
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Timely in a sentence

  • The physiotherapy was not only costly, but also timely.Xsotou
  • You must perform all assignments in a timely manner.fishda
  • I am sure your promotion was timely and well deserved.CM
  • He made his timely escape from the stock market crash.unknown
  • But for his timely rescue, I would have drowned.unknown
  • If it had not been for his timely hit, our team would have lost the game.CK
  • Pat will fill a critical role, leading our efforts to provide timely, accurate information to the media.Cangarejo
  • A timely snow promises a good harvest.paper1n0

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Forms of timely

as a adjective

comparative
timelier
superlative
timeliest