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Definition timely in British English

timely adjective

adjective
/ˈtaɪmli/
1

happening at the most suitable time

Example

Thanks to the UN's timely intervention, a crisis was avoided.

Example

In timely fashion, Di Canio scored just before half time.

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Definition timely in British English