<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Occurring at a suitable time; opportune; well-timed: Our priority is to identify threats against the U.S. and provide accurate, timely warnings.</li><li>Occurring within an expected time frame; prompt: To ensure timely delivery, orders with multiple products may ship separately.</li><li>Archaic: early.</li></ul><p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>Seasonably; opportunely.</li><li>Archaic: early or soon.</li></ul>