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1timely
adverb time·ly \ˈtīm-lē\
Definition of TIMELY
2
: in time : opportunely <the question was not…timely raised in the state court — W. O. Douglas>
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First Known Use of TIMELY
before 12th century
Rhymes with TIMELY
2timely
adjective
: happening at the correct or most useful time : not happening too late
time·li·ertime·li·est
Full Definition of TIMELY
1
: coming early or at the right time <a timely decision> <timely payment>
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First Known Use of TIMELY
13th century
Related to TIMELY
- Synonyms
- opportune, seasonable, well-timed
- Antonyms
- inopportune, unseasonable, untimely
TIMELY Defined for Kids
timely
adjective time·ly \ˈtīm-lē\
time·li·ertime·li·est
Definition of TIMELY for Kids
1
: coming early or at the right time <a timely payment>
2
: especially suitable to the time <a timely book>
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