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timely
timely /ˈtaɪmli/ adjective
 Word Family: noun: time, overtime, timer, timing, timelessness; adjective: timeless, timelyuntimely; verb: time; adverb: timelessly
done or happening at exactly the right time:
    The fight ended only with the timely arrival of the police.
    in a timely manner/fashion (=as quickly as is reasonable in a particular situation)
    We aim to settle all valid claims in a timely manner.
    a timely reminder (of something) British English (=one that makes you remember something important)
    The crash served as a timely reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving.