timely

American  

[tahym-lee] / ˈtaɪm li /

adjective

timelier, timeliest

1. occurring at a suitable time; opportune; well-timed.

   Our priority is to identify threats against the U.S. and provide accurate, timely warnings.

2. occurring within an expected time frame; prompt.

   To ensure timely delivery, orders with multiple products may ship separately.

3. Archaic.  early.

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adverb

1. seasonably; opportunely.

2. Archaic.  early or soon.

timely British  

/ ˈtaɪmlɪ /

adjective

1. at the right or an opportune or appropriate time

2. an archaic word for early

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Related Words

See opportune.

Other Word Forms

• pretimely adjective
• timeliness noun

Etymology

Origin of timely

First recorded before 1000; Middle English tim(e)liche, Old English tīmlīce (adverb); time, -ly

Example Sentences

"These findings underscore the need for routine monitoring and timely adjustment of therapy to maintain normal thyroid hormone levels throughout pregnancy."

From Science Daily

For Piastri, this race marked a timely return to form after a difficult run of races through the autumn.

From BBC

Prof Machin says her research, which surveyed 512 adoptive parents, suggests many adoption disruptions and breakdowns could be avoided with timely and appropriate support.

From BBC

It’s a timely reminder that your family and your friends are just people too.

From MarketWatch

“China Vanke could default on its debt obligations if it does not receive timely and sufficient loans from its largest shareholder, Shenzhen Metro,” S&P Global Ratings said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• appropriate
• convenient
• prompt
• proper
• up-to-date
• up-to-the-minute