| 1. | (satellite adjective) done or happening at the appropriate or proper time; "a timely warning"; "with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery"; "a seasonable time for discussion"; "the book's publication was well timed" | 
	
	
	 |  | Synonyms: seasonable, well timed, well-timed | 
        
	
	
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         | 2. | (satellite adjective) before a time limit expires; "the timely filing of his income tax return" | 
	
	
	
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         | 3. | (adverb) at an opportune time; "your letter arrived apropos" | 
	
	
	 |  | Synonyms: apropos, seasonably, well-timed | 
        
	
	
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