tymely

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English tīmlīce; equivalent to and reinforced by tyme (time) +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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tymely (comparative tymlyer)

  1. Done prior to the right time; early.
  2. In a timely manner ; at the right time.
  3. fast, speedily, quickly.
  4. (rare) simultaneously.

Descendants

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  • English: timely (archaic as an adverb)
  • Scots: tymely (obsolete)

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Adjective

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tymely

  1. In season; good for the season.
  2. Prior to the right time; early.
  3. Relating to time.

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