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timely [ˈtaɪmlɪ] adj -lier, -liest adv
1. at the right or an opportune or appropriate time 2. an archaic word for early timeliness n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
timely adjective opportune, appropriate, well-timed, prompt, suitable, convenient, at the right time, judicious, punctual, propitious, seasonable These outbreaks are a timely reminder that the disease persists. inconvenient, ill-timed, inopportune, late, untimely, tardy, unseasonable Translations timely [ˈtaɪmli] adj → opportun(e) time machine n → machine f à remonter le temps time management modif [skills, technique, course] → de gestion du temps; [training] → à la gestion du temps; [consultant, advice] → en gestion du temps time off n → congé m to take time off from work → prendre un congé time out time-out n (= break) → interruption f to take time out to do sth → interrompre ses activités pour faire qch He took time out from campaigning to accompany his mother to a dinner → Il a interrompu sa campagne pour accompagner sa mère à un dîner. timely [ˈtaɪmlɪ] adj → tempestivo/a; (opportune) → opportuno/a timely [ˈtaɪmlɪ] adj → tempestivo/a; (opportune) → opportuno/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Pontellier might have found herself, in a little while, listening to a highly colored story but for the timely appearance of Madame Lebrun. I started to thank the stranger for his timely assistance, but he cut me off peremptorily. Provocations to produce the desired appearances might even be given to some foreign power, and appeased again by timely concessions. |
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