timely
adjective/ˈtaɪmli/
Frequency rank: #5,094 most common English word
Meaning
happening at a suitable or opportune moment.
Example sentence
The doctor's timely advice helped the patient recover quickly.
Synonyms & related words
- prompt
- opportune
- well-timed
- appropriate
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