Simple meaning
What does Timely mean?
Timely means happening at a good or correct time.
Dictionary definition
Happening at the right or expected time.
Example sentences
Timely in a sentence
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We used timely in a sentence about time.
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In class instructions, timely helped us understand when something happens.
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The reading passage used timely to show the order and timing of events.
Synonyms
Words like Timely
timingUse for when something happens.
periodUse for a span of time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
lateUse for happening after expected time.
randomUse when events do not follow a time pattern.
Word family
Timely word family
Base word
timely
noun
timelys
Plural form of timely when used as a countable noun.
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What does timely mean?
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