Definitions for timely

Definitions for (adj) timely

Main entry: well timed, well-timed, timely, seasonable

Definition: done or happening at the appropriate or proper time

Usage: a timely warning; with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery; a seasonable time for discussion; the book's publication was well timed


Main entry: timely

Definition: before a time limit expires

Usage: the timely filing of his income tax return


Definitions for (adv) timely

Main entry: apropos, seasonably, timely, well-timed

Definition: at an opportune time

Usage: your letter arrived apropos


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