timely

Meanings

• adjective

  occurring at the right time; well-timed

  - "The timely arrival of the doctor saved the patient's life."
  - "Timely action can prevent further damage."

• adjective

  prompt; not delayed

  - "A timely response is essential in customer service."
  - "Timely payment of bills is crucial to maintain a good credit score."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtaɪmli/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

ill-timed , late , inopportune , unseasonable

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Synonyms

on time , well-timed , opportune , seasonable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with timely
timeley , simeonely , mimeley

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Variants

List of all variants of timely that leads to same result
timelier , timeliest , timeliness , timelinesses , timely

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Etymology

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Before 12th century. From Old English tīmel, tīmle (meaning 'season, time, due time').

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Trivia

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1. The term 'timely' can also be used as an adverb.

2. In the context of programming, a 'timely' event is an event that occurs at the right time.

3. The word 'timely' is derived from the Old English word 'tīmle', meaning 'season, time, due time'.

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Related Concepts

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1. punctuality: The quality of being timely; keeping appointments or deadlines.

2. opportune: Happening at the right time; suitable or convenient.

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Culture

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Timely has been used extensively in literature and art, representing the concept of 'right moment' or 'opportune time'. In music, 'Timely' is a song by the band 'Dream Theater' from their album 'Awake'.

How to Memorize "timely"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock striking the right hour, or a race car crossing the finish line at the perfect moment.
   - Visualize the word 'timely' written out in your mind's eye.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'timely' with 'on time', 'prompt', or 'appropriate'.
   - Think of situations where being timely was important and how it positively impacted the outcome.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'T Is My Eligible Yield', 'Timely Is Mustard In Every Year' or 'Timely: Time Is My Essential Yield'.

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