timely
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Timely
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
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timely (ˈtaɪmlɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj, —adv , -lier, -liest | |
| 1. | at the right or an opportune or appropriate time |
| 2. | an archaic word for early |
| 'timeliness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
timely
late O.E. (adv.), from time (n.). As an adj. meaning "occurring at a suitable time" it is attested from c.1200.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
But the episode does serve as a timely reminder of one thing that is sometimes forgotten.
Sorry today's photo came a little late, but it's still rather timely:.
We plan, as a result of her work, to adapt frameworks to her timely advice.
But the reaction offers a timely lesson in political.
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