Word Type

Adverb

Adjective

Adjective

Adverb

The word "timely" can be used as adverb, adjective, adjective and adverb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

ill timed inopportune

Derived Terms

mistimely overtimely timelily timeliness timely-parted untimely

Derived From

time

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

suitable

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

on time punctual

Related Terms

seasonably tidely timeliness timeously

Related Terms

early quickly seasonably tidely time

Similar Terms

on time opportune punctual punctual

Synonym Network

opportune seasonably well timed

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