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timely definition

timely (tīm′lē)

adjective timelier -·lier, timeliest -·li·est

  1. happening, done, said, etc. at a suitable time; well-timed; opportune
  2. Now Rare appearing in good time; early

Etymology: ME tymeli < OE timlice: see time & -ly

adverb

  1. timelier -·lier, timeliest -·li·estArchaic early; soon
  2. at the right time; opportunely the brief was timely filed with the court

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