timely: Meaning and Definition of

time•ly

Pronunciation: (tīm'lē), [key]
— adj., adv. -li•er, -li•est,
—adj.
  1. occurring at a suitable time; seasonable; opportune; well-timed: a timely warning.
  2. early.
—adv.
  1. seasonably; opportunely.
  2. early or soon.
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