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- pronunciation:
- taIm
li
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
timelier, timeliest |
| definition: |
occurring punctually or at just the right moment.
Your timely payments are appreciated.The doctor's timely arrival saved the patient's life.Her timely suggestion prevented a great deal of embarrassment.- synonyms:
- opportune, seasonable, well-timed
- antonyms:
- ill-timed, untimely
- similar words:
- expedient, favorable, felicitous, propitious, punctual, ripe
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| related words: |
appropriate, early, fortunate, golden, live, prosperous, relevant |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
in time; opportunely.
- synonyms:
- opportunely, seasonably
- antonyms:
- untimely
- similar words:
- expediently
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| related words: |
apropos |
| derivation: |
timeliness (n.) |
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