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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 Word Forms
- پ··Ա noun
- ·پ· adjective
Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
She said:in a statement: "We need independent, timely investigations for every death that occurs while someone is in the care of the state."
Another woman tells the BBC that had she been able to afford timely appointments, her multiple sclerosis, a degenerative neurological disease, would have been identified, and slowed, quicker.
Whether or not you're a finance geek, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris’ "Tune Out the Noise" is a compelling, timely documentary.
He said several government departments have poor recording keeping, meaning the amount spent during some contracts might not always be updated in a timely fashion.
“Safe and timely release must promote public safety and ensure that sponsors are able to provide for the physical and mental well-being of children,” the agency’s online policy states.
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