Definition of timely
timelier
;timeliest
1 : coming early or at the right time a timely decision timely payment
2 : appropriate or adapted to the times or the occasion a timely book
timeliness
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13th Century
First Known Use of timely
13th century
timely
Definition of timely
1 : in time : opportunely the question was not … timely raised in the state court — W. O. Douglas
Examples of timely in a Sentence
Her very timely book examines the effects of global warming on the world's climates.
She always responds to my requests in a timely fashion .
Before 12th Century
First Known Use of timely
before 12th century
TIMELY Defined for English Language Learners
timely
Definition of timely for English Language Learners
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: happening at the correct or most useful time : not happening too late
TIMELY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of timely for Students
timelier
;timeliest
1 : coming early or at the right time a timely payment
2 : especially suitable to the time a timely book
Law Dictionary
timely
Legal Definition of timely
: falling within a prescribed or reasonable time timely notice
timeliness
nountimely
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