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timely
adjective
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How to pronounce timely:

Definition of timely:

timely (adjective):
before a time limit expires.
coming early or at the right time
at the right or an appropriate time

Synonyms for timely:

convenientpunctualfortunatepertinentrelativeaptopportunesuitablerelevantfitting
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Antonyms for timely:

leisurelyunresponsivedawdlinglanguidhaltedlatedraggingbehindlingeringunprepared
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