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time·ly
(tīm′lē)adj. time·li·er, time·li·est
Occurring at a suitable or opportune time; well-timed.
adv.
In time; opportunely.
time′li·ness n.
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timely
(ˈtaɪmlɪ)adj, adv -lier or -liest
1. at the right or an opportune or appropriate time
2. an archaic word for early
ˈtimeliness n
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time•ly
(ˈtaɪm li)adj. -li•er, -li•est,
adv. adj.
1. occurring at a suitable time: a timely warning.
2. Archaic. early.
adv. 3. seasonably; opportunely.
4. Archaic. early or soon.
[before 1000]
time′li•ness, n.
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| Adj. | 1. | timely - before a time limit expires; "the timely filing of his income tax return" punctual - acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed; "she expected guests to be punctual at meals"; "he is not a particularly punctual person"; "punctual payment" |
| 2. | timely - done or happening at the appropriate or proper time; "a timely warning"; "with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery"; "a seasonable time for discussion"; "the book's publication was well timed" opportune - suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose; "an opportune place to make camp"; "an opportune arrival" | |
| Adv. | 1. | timely - at an opportune time; "your letter arrived apropos" |
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timely
adjective opportune, appropriate, well-timed, prompt, suitable, convenient, at the right time, judicious, punctual, propitious, seasonable These outbreaks are a timely reminder that the disease persists.
inconvenient, ill-timed, inopportune, late, untimely, tardy, unseasonable
inconvenient, ill-timed, inopportune, late, untimely, tardy, unseasonable
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timely
adjective1. Occurring at a fitting or advantageous time:
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Translations
مُناسِب، في حينِه
příhodnývčasný
rettidig
oikea-aikainen
heppilegur; tímabær, tímanlegur
včasný
tam zamanında
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[ˈtaɪmli] adj → opportun(e)time machine n → machine f à remonter le tempstime management modif [skills, technique, course] → de gestion du temps; [training] → à la gestion du temps; [consultant, advice] → en gestion du tempstime off n → congé m
to take time off from work → prendre un congétime out time-out n
to take time off from work → prendre un congétime out time-out n
(= break) → interruption f
to take time out to do sth → interrompre ses activités pour faire qch
He took time out from campaigning to accompany his mother to a dinner → Il a interrompu sa campagne pour accompagner sa mère à un dîner.
to take time out to do sth → interrompre ses activités pour faire qch
He took time out from campaigning to accompany his mother to a dinner → Il a interrompu sa campagne pour accompagner sa mère à un dîner.
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[ˈtaɪmlɪ] adj → tempestivo/a; (opportune) → opportuno/aCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
time
(taim) noun1. the hour of the day. What time is it?; Can your child tell the time yet?
2. the passage of days, years, events etc. time and space; Time will tell.
3. a point at which, or period during which, something happens. at the time of his wedding; breakfast-time.
4. the quantity of minutes, hours, days etc, eg spent in, or available for, a particular activity etc. This won't take much time to do; I enjoyed the time I spent in Paris; At the end of the exam, the supervisor called `Your time is up!'
5. a suitable moment or period. Now is the time to ask him.
6. one of a number occasions. He's been to France four times.
7. a period characterized by a particular quality in a person's life, experience etc. He went through an unhappy time when she died; We had some good times together.
8. the speed at which a piece of music should be played; tempo. in slow time.
verb1. to measure the time taken by (a happening, event etc) or by (a person, in doing something). He timed the journey.
2. to choose a particular time for. You timed your arrival beautifully!
ˈtimeless adjective1. not belonging to, or typical of, any particular time. timeless works of art.
2. never-ending. the timeless beauty of Venice.
ˈtimelessly adverbˈtimelessness noun
ˈtimely adjective
coming at the right moment. Your arrival was most timely.
ˈtimeliness nounˈtimer noun
1. a person who, or a device which, measures the time taken by anything. a three-minute egg-timer.
2. a clock-like device which sets something off or switches something on or off at a given time.
times noun plural1. a period; an era. We live in difficult times.
2. in mathematics, used to mean multiplied by. Four times two is eight.
ˈtiming noun1. the measuring of the amount of time taken.
2. the regulating of speech or actions to achieve the best effect. All comedians should have a good sense of timing.
time bomb a bomb that has been set to explode at a particular time.
ˈtime-consuming adjective taking too much time to do. a time-consuming process/job.
time limit a fixed length of time during which something must be done and finished. The examination has a time limit of three hours.
time ˈoff noun a period of time away from work or studying.
time ˈout noun (American).
1. (in basketball etc) a short break requested by the coach to give instructions etc.
2. a short period of rest from an activity. to take time out to relax.
ˈtimetable noun a list of the times of trains, school classes etc.
all in good time soon enough.
all the time continually.
at times occasionally; sometimes.
be behind time to be late.
for the time being meanwhile. I am staying at home for the time being.
from time to time occasionally; sometimes. From time to time he brings me a present.
in good time early enough; before a set time (for an appointment etc). We arrived in good time for the concert.
in time1. early enough. He arrived in time for dinner; Are we in time to catch the train?
2. (with with) at the same speed or rhythm. They marched in time with the music.
no time (at all) a very short time indeed. The journey took no time (at all).
one/two etc at a time singly, or in groups of two etc. They came into the room three at a time.
on time at the right time. The train left on time.
save/waste time to avoid spending time; to spend time unnecessarily. Take my car instead of walking, if you want to save time; We mustn't waste time discussing unimportant matters.
take one's time to do something as slowly as one wishes.
time and (time) again again and again; repeatedly. I asked her time and (time) again not to do that.
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timely
a. oportuno-a;
a tiempo.
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