HyperDic: timely

English > 3 senses of the word *timely*:
ADJECTIVE	all	timely	before a time limit expires
ADJECTIVE	all	timely, seasonable, well-timed, well timed	done or happening at the appropriate or proper time
ADVERB	all	timely, seasonably, well-timed, apropos	at an opportune time

timely > pronunciation
Sounds	tay'mliy
Rhymes	ably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...

English > *timely*: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	Before a time limit expires.
Example	"the timely filing of his income tax return"
Broader	punctual, on time	Acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
Spanish	oportuno
Nouns	timeliness	being at the right time

English > *timely*: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	Done or happening at the appropriate or proper time.
Examples	"a timely warning" "with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery"
Synonyms	seasonable, well-timed, well timed
Broader	opportune	Suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
Spanish	apropiado, oportuno
Catalan	apropiat, oportú
Nouns	time	a suitable moment
	timeliness	timely convenience
	timeliness	being at the right time

English > *timely*: 3 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	At an opportune time.
Synonyms	seasonably, well-timed, apropos
Spanish	tempestivamente

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