Timely

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪmli/

Definitions of timely

adjective describing something that is done or occurring at a suitable or opportune time

Example Sentences

A1 She always arrives at work on time.

A2 The train was delayed, so I didn't reach my destination in a timely manner.

B1 It is important to submit your assignment in a timely fashion to avoid any penalties.

B2 The project was completed in a timely manner, meeting all the deadlines.

C1 The company prides itself on providing timely responses to customer inquiries.

C2 The government's timely intervention prevented a major crisis from escalating.

Examples of timely in a Sentence

formal It is crucial to submit your report in a timely manner to meet the deadline.

informal Make sure you reply to the email in a timely fashion.

slang I need you to show up at the party at a timely hour.

figurative Her timely intervention saved the project from failure.

Grammatical Forms of timely

• past tense: timed
• plural: timelies
• comparative: more timely
• superlative: most timely
• present tense: timely
• future tense: will timely
• perfect tense: have timely
• continuous tense: is timely
• singular: timely
• positive degree: timely
• infinitive: to timely
• gerund: timelying
• participle: timelyed

Origin and Evolution of timely

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'timely' originated from the Old English word 'timlic', which meant 'seasonable, opportune'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'timely' has retained its original meaning of being done or occurring at a favorable or appropriate time. It is commonly used to describe actions, events, or remarks that are well-timed or punctual.