English · Word Candidate

timely

/ˈtaɪmli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: timelier · timeliest

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Done at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

được thực hiện vào đúng thời điểm hoặc trong giới hạn thời gian đúng

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Adjective

Examples

If the whistleblower submitted a timely response, pursuant to Step 9, the Claims Review Staff will consider the issues, along with any supporting documentation, and make its Proposed Final Determination.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Happening or appearing at the proper time.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xảy ra hoặc xuất hiện vào đúng thời điểm

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Adjective

Examples

[…] and the timely dew of sleep, / Now falling with soft slumbrous weight, inclines / Our eye-lids […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In compliance with applicable time limits.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tuân thủ các giới hạn thời gian áp dụng

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Adverb

Examples

On May 14, 1997, the jury convicted the defendant, who currently is serving a fifteen-month sentence. The defendant timely appeals.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “timely” mean?

Done at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.

Is “timely” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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