EGAVE

timely

About 4.37 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. adjective Done at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.
  2. adjective Happening or appearing at the proper time.
  3. adjective Keeping time or measure.
  4. adverb In good time; early, quickly.
  5. adverb At the right time; seasonably.
  6. adverb In compliance with applicable time limits.

Similar words

punctual well-timed seasonably seasonable opportune apropos well timed timeously punctuality punctually

Often followed by

and manner fashion information notice basis warning filed arrival

Word family

timelier timeliest timeliness timelinesses

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