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timely

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time·ly  (tml)
adj. time·li·er, time·li·est
1. Occurring at a suitable or opportune time; well-timed.
2. Archaic Coming too early; premature.
adv.
1. In time; opportunely.
2. Archaic Early; soon.

timeli·ness n.

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
Adj.1.timely - before a time limit expires; "the timely filing of his income tax return"
punctual - acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed; "she expected guests to be punctual at meals"; "he is not a particularly punctual person"; "punctual payment"
2.timely - done or happening at the appropriate or proper time; "a timely warning"; "with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery"; "a seasonable time for discussion"; "the book's publication was well timed"
opportune - suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose; "an opportune place to make camp"; "an opportune arrival"
Adv.1.timely - at an opportune time; "your letter arrived apropos"

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 [ˈtaɪmlɪ] ADJoportuno
timely [ˈtaɪmli] adjopportun(e)
time machine nmachine f à remonter le temps
time management
ngestion f du temps
modif [skills, technique, course] → de gestion du temps; [training] → à la gestion du temps; [consultant, advice] → en gestion du temps
time off ncongé m
to take time off from work → prendre un congé
time out time-out n
(in sport)temps m mort
to ask for a time out → demander un temps mort
(= 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
adjrechtzeitig; timely adviceein Rat zur rechten Zeit; that was very timelydas war genau zur rechten Zeit
timely [ˈtaɪmlɪ] adjtempestivo/a; (opportune) → opportuno/a


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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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