Timely Definition & Meaning
timely
- adverb
- at an opportune time; "your letter arrived apropos"
- adjective
- before a time limit expires; "the timely filing of his income tax return"
- 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"
"Timely" in song lyrics
See how timely is used in real songs:
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"My eyes rolled like a zombie, my life started seemin' timely"
Mac — Cops and Robbers -
"Demand that our decisions be timely"
Saul Williams — Om Nia American
Words that rhyme with timely
Usage tips for "timely"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "timely" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for timely to find words that pair well.
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- What does timely mean?
- at an opportune time; "your letter arrived apropos" before a time limit expires; "the timely filing of his income tax return" 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"
- What part of speech is timely?
- Timely is an adverb and an adjective.
- How many definitions does timely have?
- Timely has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).