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timely

UK
/ˈtaɪmli/
US
/ˈtaɪmli/

Translations

timelyadjective
timelier
Comp.
timeliest
Super.
UK
/ˈtaɪmli/
US
/ˈtaɪmli/
The timely arrival of the ambulance saved the patient's life.
L’arrivée opportune de l’ambulance a sauvé la vie du patient.
Additional translations
ponctuelSurtout pour le sens juridique : effectué dans le délai prescrit, sans retard.
Synonyms
appropriate
opportune
seasonable
well-timed
fitting
auspicious
punctual
Antonyms
untimely
timelyadverb
UK
/ˈtaɪm.li/
US
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à temps
Please respond timely so we can finalize the schedule.
Veuillez répondre à temps pour que nous puissions finaliser le planning.
Additional translations
promptementRegistre soutenu.
Synonyms
in good time
seasonably
opportunely
on time
in time
punctually
promptly

Definitions

timelyadjective
Happening at the right or appropriate time.
The timely arrival of the ambulance saved the patient's life.
(Law) Made, filed, or occurring within the time allowed or prescribed; not late.
The lawsuit was dismissed because the complaint was not timely.
timelyadverb
In a timely manner; promptly or seasonably.
Please respond timely so we can finalize the schedule.
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