Definition Synonyms
Definition of timely - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
punctualDated in a way that is on timeDated
- She submitted her assignment timely.
2.
legalDated in accordance with time limitsDated
- The documents were filed timely as required by the court.
Adjective
1.
appropriate timehappening at the right or suitable time
- Her timely arrival prevented a major crisis.
2.
timeoccurring before a deadline or time limit
- The timely submission of the report was appreciated.
Expressions with timely
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promptness in providing something
Timely delivery of services is crucial in the healthcare industry.
done quickly enough to meet needs or deadlines
Please submit the report in timely fashion to avoid penalties.
Origin of timely
English, time (period) + -ly (in manner/at time)
Terms with timely included in their meaning
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service
timely and effective help
idiomatic
rescued by a timely interruption or event
timeliness
be timely or appropriate
healthcare
system ensuring timely medical assistance in emergencies
delayed action
failing to act in a timely manner
timeliness
timely or occurring at a good moment
timely
early enough to be effective
timely action
act quickly and decisively when opportunity is best
timely information
information of immediate interest, shared quickly
time
in a manner that is timely or opportune
timely
at the expected or proper time
timely given
timely handed over or presented
efficiency
quick and timely delivery of something
timely person
person who is present at the right time
timeliness
quality of being timely or well-timed
timeliness
timely convenience or appropriateness
bad timing
not suitable or timely for a desired outcome
Examples of timely in a sentence
He arrived timely for the important meeting. The appeal was submitted timely to the court. All reports were delivered timely to meet deadlines. His timely response saved the project. The timely intervention was appreciated by everyone. Her timely arrival prevented a major crisis.
The timely intervention saved the patient's life.
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- French:à temps, opportun, ...
- German:rechtzeitig, pünktlich, ...
- Italian:puntualmente, tempestivo, ...
- Spanish:puntualmente, oportuno, ...
- Portuguese:pontualmente, oportuno, ...
- Chinese:准时地, 及时的, ...
- Japanese:時間通りに, タイムリーな, ...
- Arabic:فِي الوَقْتِ المُحَدَّدِ, فِي الوَقْت المُنَاسِب, ...
- Hebrew:בְּזְמַן, בְּעִתִּי, ...
- Russian:вовремя, своевременный, ...
- Ukrainian:вчасно, своєчасний, ...
- Hindi:समय पर, समयानुकूल, ...
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