timely

timely
timely [tīm′lē]
adj.
timelier, timeliest [ME tymeli < OE timlice: see TIME & -LY1]
1. happening, done, said, etc. at a suitable time; well-timed; opportune
2. Now Rare appearing in good time; early
adv.
1. timelier, timeliest Archaic early; soon
2. at the right time; opportunely [the brief was timely filed with the court]
timeliness
n.
SYN.- TIMELY applies to that which happens or is done at an appropriate time, esp. at such a time as to be of help or service [a timely interruption ]; OPPORTUNE refers to that which is so timed, often as if by accident, as to meet exactly the needs of the occasion [the opportune arrival of a supply train ]; SEASONABLE applies literally to that which is suited to the season of the year or, figuratively, to the moment or occasion [seasonable weather ]

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