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The timely reminder helped me bring my lunch.
What does Timely mean?
happening at the right time.
Dictionary definition
Timely describes something that happens at the right, useful, or expected time.
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Timely in a sentence
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A timely warning gave everyone enough time to move indoors.
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The team made a timely decision before the problem became worse.
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What does timely mean?
Timely means something happens when it is useful, expected, or needed.
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Which word is closest in meaning to timely?
Prompt is close in meaning to timely in this dictionary entry.
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Which word is an antonym of timely?
Late contrasts with timely in this dictionary entry.
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WordTimely.
Partadjective.
MeaningTimely means happening at the right time.
ExampleExample: The timely reminder helped me bring my lunch.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- tym · lee
- Strongest beat
- tym
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tym.
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Synonyms
Words like Timely
promptUse when something happens quickly or without delay.
well-timedUse when something happens at a helpful moment.
on timeUse when something happens when expected.
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Word family
Timely word family
Base word
timely
adjective
timely
Happening at the right time.
noun
timeliness
The quality of happening at the right time.
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Hint for students
happening at the right time.
Common mix-up
Timely is not the same as late. Timely means happening at the right time.
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Read this model sentence: A timely warning gave everyone enough time to move indoors. Clue words: time, warning, everyone. Underline clue words that show why timely fits instead of late. Now write one new sentence that shows timely without using the word timely. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show timely?
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