Timely meaning

What does “timely” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“timely” is an adjective and adverb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: before a time limit expires.

timely

adjective

before a time limit expires
“the timely filing of his income tax return”
done or happening at the appropriate or proper time
“a timely warning”
“with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery”
Synonymsseasonable well-timed well timed

adverb

at an opportune time
“your letter arrived apropos”
Synonymsseasonably well-timed apropos

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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