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timely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtaɪmli/

timely means: Happening or done at the right time, without being too late.

adjective

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Happening or done at the right time, without being too late.

  • Thanks for your timely help.
  • Her timely warning kept us out of danger.
  • The report offers a timely reminder of the problem.

Similar words: prompt, well-timed

Opposites: late, untimely

Common phrases: timely response, timely reminder, timely intervention

Questions about timely

What does timely mean?

Happening or done at the right time, without being too late.

What is timely in other languages?

Türkçe: zamanında · Español: oportuno · Français: opportun · Deutsch: rechtzeitig · Italiano: tempestivo · 日本語: 時宜を得た

How do you pronounce timely?

It is pronounced /ˈtaɪmli/.

How do you use timely in a sentence?

Thanks for your timely help. Her timely warning kept us out of danger.

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