TIMELY

timely, seasonable, well-timed, well timed

(adjective) done or happening at the appropriate or proper time; “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”

timely

(adjective) before a time limit expires; “the timely filing of his income tax return”

seasonably, timely, well-timed, apropos

(adverb) at an opportune time; “your letter arrived apropos”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

timely (comparative timelier, superlative timeliest)

Done at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.

Happening or appearing at the proper time.

(obsolete) Keeping time or measure.

Synonyms

• (done at the proper time): on time, well-timed; see also punctual

• (happening or appearing at the proper time): opportune, seasonable; see also timely

Antonyms

• (done at the proper time): badly timed, ill-timed, late; see also overdue

• (happening or appearing at the proper time): inopportune, unseasonable; see also untimely

Adverb

timely (comparative more timely, superlative most timely)

(archaic) In good time; early, quickly.

(obsolete) At the right time; seasonably.

(legal) In compliance with applicable time limits.

Source: Wiktionary


Time"ly, a. [Compar. Timelier; superl. Timeliest.]

1. Being or occurring in good time; sufficiently early; seasonable. "The timely dew of sleep." Milton.

2. Keeping time or measure. Spenser.

Time"ly, adv.

Definition: Early; soon; in good season. Timely advised, the coming evil shun. Prior. Thanks to you, That called me timelier than my purpose hither, For I have gained by it. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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