Timely: meaning, definitions and examples

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timely

[ ˈtaɪmli ]

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punctual

Happening at exactly the right time; not too early or too late.

Synonyms

prompt, punctual, well-timed

Examples of usage

She made a timely arrival at the party.
His timely intervention saved the project from failure.

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quickly

In a timely manner; promptly or quickly.

Synonyms

promptly, quickly, speedily

Examples of usage

He responded to the email timely.
The report was submitted timely.

Translations

Translations of the word "timely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oportuno

🇮🇳 समय पर

🇩🇪 rechtzeitig

🇮🇩 tepat waktu

🇺🇦 вчасний

🇵🇱 terminowy

🇯🇵 タイムリー

🇫🇷 opportun

🇪🇸 oportuno

🇹🇷 zamanında

🇰🇷 시기적절한

🇸🇦 في الوقت المناسب

🇨🇿 včasný

🇸🇰 včasný

🇨🇳 及时的

🇸🇮 pravočasen

🇮🇸 tímabær

🇰🇿 уақытылы

🇬🇪 დროული

🇦🇿 vaxtında

🇲🇽 oportuno

Word origin

The word 'timely' has been in use since the 14th century. It is derived from the Middle English word 'timeli' which means 'occurring at a suitable time'. The word has its roots in the Old English 'timlic' which also refers to something happening at the right time. Over the centuries, 'timely' has retained its meaning of being punctual or prompt.