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Jan 23, 2013 · On time is surely the adverbial phrase that would be used in most cases. John Lawler would doubtless say that striving for a single related adverb (central though this usage would be in this case) is not a wise use of time. Share. Improve this answer. answered Jan 22, 2013 at 18:26.
The earliest known use of the adverb timely is in the Old English period (pre-1150). It is also recorded as an adjective from the Old English period (pre-1150). timely is formed within English, by derivation.
Apr 7, 2008 · In on a timely basis, in a timely manner, and in a timely fashion, the word timely is used as an adjective. But in American English timely can also be used as an adverb, and in the interest of concision you’d be best off replacing those phrases with timely, as in “a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to perform on a timely ...
My first encounter (a long time ago) with the use of timely as an adverb gave me pause (as well). In the legal world, it has a specific meaning, as noted by some here, "before the deadline". At any rate, it is the most commonly used phrase for this situation, in my experience.
Feb 1, 2020 · It strikes one as odd because timely is an adjective, and in OP's example the word to express how the reports are needed is expected to be an adverb. The mind (and the lexicon so far as I have been able to determine) recoil at the construction which might be formed by the usual practice of tacking -ly onto an adjective to make an adverb.
refers to a frequency (time) of an action that is close to 90 percent. 1. After the subject (common) 2. At the end of the sentence. • My teacher usually has fun while teaching. • Ron doesn’t drink usually. Frequently/Often. refers to a frequency (time) of an action that is close to 75-80 percent.
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