Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Happening at the right time or fitting a particular schedule.
Timely
/ˈtaɪmli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
It was only this timely appearance that kept Bella from swooning.
The timely arrival of the ambulance saved her life.
We need a timely response for this urgent request.
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English tymely, from tyme (time) + adjective suffix -ly. The concept ties in with Old English tīma (time). Gained prominence in the 14th century.
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