Definition of Timely

happening at a previous or correct time

Examples of Timely in a sentence

If the shoppers wanted the free gift, then they had to accept the timely offer and pay for the product before 8 p.m. that night.  🔊

Ms. Seton required her students to turn in their assignments in a timely fashion or their grade would be docked several points for lateness.  🔊

Since the court case is approaching quickly, the plaintiff’s lawyers would send their questions to the defense so that they may be answered and returned in a timely way.  🔊

“With this timely warning,” the police chief stated on television to the citizens, “you have enough time to evacuate the city before the approaching hurricane.”  🔊

“We would like a timely beginning to this race,” said the man in charge, “so please make sure that you get to the starting line at 7:55 a.m.”  🔊

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