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timely

/ˈtaɪmli/
time · ly ˈtaɪm · li
English Definition
adj. happening at the right time
中文释义
及时的
Significado en Español
oportuno, a tiempo
한국어 뜻
시기적절한, 적시의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kịp thời, đúng lúc
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Example Sentence

His timely warning saved them from danger.

他及时的警告让他们避免了危险。

Synonyms
prompt opportune seasonable
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “timely”:

  1. A overdue
  2. B delayed
  3. C prompt
  4. D belated
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C — prompt. “timely” means adj. happening at the right time

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The firefighters' ______ arrival saved the whole family from the fierce blaze.

  1. A late
  2. B timely
  3. C delayed
  4. D tardy
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B — timely. “timely” means adj. happening at the right time

Common questions about “timely”

What does “timely” mean?

timely — adj. happening at the right time. In Chinese: 及时的.

How do you pronounce “timely”?

timely is pronounced /ˈtaɪmli/. It breaks into 2 syllables: time · ly.

How do you use “timely” in a sentence?

His timely warning saved them from danger. (他及时的警告让他们避免了危险。)

What are synonyms for “timely”?

prompt, opportune, seasonable — all close in meaning to timely (adj. happening at the right time).

Is “timely” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. timely appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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