CEFR B1

timely

adjective

Meaning

Happening or done at a suitable or opportune moment; happening at the best time.

Examples

The company's timely response to the crisis helped to restore public confidence.
We received timely advice from our financial advisor.

Synonyms: prompt, punctual, expedient, opportune

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timely (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪm.li/

Definition

Happening or done at a suitable or opportune moment; happening at the best time.

Examples

The company's timely response to the crisis helped to restore public confidence.
We received timely advice from our financial advisor.
Her timely intervention prevented a major accident.

How to Use timely

timely manner (collocation): Done without unnecessary delay; promptly. — "The package arrived in a timely manner."

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