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- DictionaryTime·ly/ˈtīmlē/
adjective
- 1. done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; opportune: "a timely warning"
timelier; timeliest. Britannica Dictionary definition of TIMELY. [or more timely; most timely] : happening at the correct or most useful time : not happening too late. Her very timely book examines the effects of global warming on the world's climates. a timely decision/warning.
TIMELY definition: happening or done at exactly the right time. Learn more.
adjective. These are words and phrases related to timely. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of timely. The timely loan saved the businessman from going bankrupt. I'd like to give you some timely advice. Synonyms. occurring at the right time. well-timed. opportune. felicitous. convenient. seasonable.
adv. adj. 1. occurring at a suitable time: a timely warning. 2. Archaic. early. adv. 3. seasonably; opportunely. 4. Archaic. early or soon. [before 1000] time′li•ness, n. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Thesaurus.
Dictionary Definition of 'timely' Happening or is done at a favorable or appropriate moment. "The timely intervention of the firefighter saved the house from burning down." Detailed Meaning of 'timely' It suggests that the timing of an event or action is well-suited to the circumstances or needs at hand.
Let’s define the two words. “Relevant” means closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand. On the other hand, “timely” means happening or done at exactly the right moment. So, which one should you use? The answer is both. Depending on the context of your writing, one may be more appropriate than the other.
TIMELY in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for TIMELY. Synonyms. Similar meaning. View all. opportune. convenient. early. prompt. punctual. well-timed. advantageous. auspicious. time. seasonable. fortunate. propitious. felicitous. in good time. happy. appropriate. providential. in time. seasonably. quick. at the right time. suitable.
