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well-timed

well·ti·med

uncommon

adverb

1.

(of a ship or an airplane) behind

  • “we dropped her astern on the end of a seven-inch manilla, and she laid comfortably on the ebb tide”

adjective

1.

done or happening at the appropriate or proper time

  • “a timely warning”
  • “with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery”
  • “a seasonable time for discussion”
  • “the book”

Phrases

  • dwell time
  • in due course
  • in due time
  • in good time
  • time is ripe
  • timing belt
  • timing chain
  • when the time comes

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