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timely

[ tahym-lee ]

adjective

timelier, timeliest.
  1. occurring at a suitable time; opportune; well-timed:

    Our priority is to identify threats against the U.S. and provide accurate, timely warnings.

  2. occurring within an expected time frame; prompt:

    To ensure timely delivery, orders with multiple products may ship separately.

  3. Archaic. early.


adverb

  1. seasonably; opportunely.
  2. Archaic. early or soon.

timely

/ ˈٲɪɪ /

adjective

  1. at the right or an opportune or appropriate time
  2. an archaic word for early
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • پ··Ա noun
  • ·پ· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of timely1

First recorded before 1000; Middle English tim(e)liche, Old English īī (adverb); time, -ly
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“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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The Scottish government will issue "timely guidance" on the issue of single-sex spaces following the Supreme Court gender ruling, John Swinney has said.

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And right now, advancements in a timely and accurate autism diagnosis are under threat.

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Unified schools damaged or destroyed in the Palisades fire have been cleared of debris more quickly than expected, portending a timely reopening of facilities.

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Jason Shannon, lead medical examiner for Wales, said he recognised the importance of "seamless and timely death certification".

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