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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
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Example Sentences
“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.
The Scottish government will issue "timely guidance" on the issue of single-sex spaces following the Supreme Court gender ruling, John Swinney has said.
And right now, advancements in a timely and accurate autism diagnosis are under threat.
Unified schools damaged or destroyed in the Palisades fire have been cleared of debris more quickly than expected, portending a timely reopening of facilities.
Jason Shannon, lead medical examiner for Wales, said he recognised the importance of "seamless and timely death certification".
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