timely

intermediateB1

/ˈtaɪmli/ · time-ly

occurring at a suitable or opportune time.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

occurring at a suitable or opportune time.

مناسب یا بہترین وقت پر واقع ہونا۔

بوقت

bo waqt

Formal: مناسب

Synonyms

punctualopportuneappropriateمناسببہ موقعوقت پر

Antonyms

untimelydelayedlateبے موقعدیر سےتاخیر سے

Common Collocations

  • timely response
  • timely manner
  • timely intervention

Example Sentences

The timely arrival of the ambulance saved many lives.

ایمبولینس کا بوقت پہنچنا بہت سی جانیں بچا گیا۔

Ambulance ka bo waqt pohanchna bohat si jaanain bacha gaya.

A timely reminder can help you stay organized.

ایک بوقت یاد دہانی آپ کو منظم رہنے میں مدد دے سکتی ہے۔

Aik bo waqt yaad dehani aap ko munazzam rehne mein madad de sakti hai.

Getting feedback in a timely fashion is essential for improvement.

وقت پر فیڈ بیک حاصل کرنا بہتری کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Waqt par feedback hasil karna behtari ke liye zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

timid:Timely refers to appropriateness in time, while timid refers to shyness or lack of confidence.

Word Family

time
nounوقت
timeliness
nounبوقتگی
timid
adjectiveشرمیلا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'timely' as being on 'time' before the 'ly'.

Imagine a clock striking exactly at the hour, indicating perfect timing.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر ایک وقت کا ہے خاص ایک اپنا، لے کر آتا ہے سب کا اُس کا افسانہ۔

Har aik waqt ka hai khaas aik apna, Le kar aata hai sab ka us ka afsana.

Every moment has its own tale, bringing forth its story to all.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

وقت کی قدر کرو، وقت تمہاری قدر کرے گا۔

Waqt ki qadr karo, waqt tumhari qadr kare ga.

Value time, and time will value you.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "timely" — pertaining to time

First known use: 15th century

The word 'timely' has been in use since the 15th century in English to denote appropriateness in time.