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What is "timely" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 23-06-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does timely mean in English? Meaning of timely definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "timely" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "timely": before a time limit expires

Adjective

  • Meaning: before a time limit expires
  • Example: the timely filing of his income tax return
  • Synonyms: timely
  • Similar: punctual

    • Meaning of "timely": at an opportune time

    Adverb

  • Meaning: at an opportune time
  • Example: your letter arrived apropos
  • Synonyms: apropos seasonably timely well-timed

    • Meaning of "timely": done or happening at the appropriate or proper time

    Adjective

  • Meaning: done or happening at the appropriate or proper time
  • Example: 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
  • Synonyms: seasonable timely well timed well-timed
  • Similar: opportune

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    timely in English: timely
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